21601 excision chest wall tumor with ribs
Also known as: chest wall tumor excision with ribs, radical chest wall resection
Excision of chest wall tumor with adjacent ribs and musculature. Radical removal of chest wall malignancy including involved ribs and surrounding muscle for adequate oncologic margins.
Clinical Context
Used for malignant chest wall tumors invading ribs requiring wide resection with involved rib(s) and musculature. Oncologic principle requires including affected structures with adequate margins for complete tumor removal.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 17.34 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 11.50 |
| Malpractice RVU | 4.44 |
| Total RVU | 33.28 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
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