21742 Repair stern/nuss without scope
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: Nuss procedure open, pectus excavatum repair without scope
Repair of sternum and Nuss procedure without endoscopic visualization. Surgical correction of pectus deformity using Nuss procedure technique without endoscopic guidance.
Clinical Context
Used for correction of pectus excavatum (sunken chest) using submuscular bar placement without endoscopic visualization. Indicated for functional or cosmetic concerns.
RVU Breakdown
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