20973 Bone/skin graft great toe
Also known as: great toe bone-skin free flap, osteocutaneous great toe flap
Microvascular free composite graft of bone and skin from great toe region.
In Plain Language
bone and skin transplant from big toe; vascularized toe graft
Clinical Context
Provides bone with sensate skin coverage for thumb or finger reconstruction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 46.09 |
| Total RVU | 46.09 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 46.09, this code ranks in the 98th percentile among Surgery codes — 5.8x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 20973?
CPT 20973 (Bone/skin graft great toe) is a Surgery code. Microvascular free composite graft of bone and skin from great toe region.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 20973?
The work RVU for CPT 20973 is 46.09. This code is primarily used by Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Microsurgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 20973 used?
Provides bone with sensate skin coverage for thumb or finger reconstruction.
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