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23220 Radical rescj tumor proximal humerus

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: radical proximal humerus resection, en bloc humeral excision, wide local excision proximal humerus

Radical resection of tumor (soft tissue and bone), proximal humerus. En bloc removal of malignant tumor from proximal humerus with surrounding soft tissues maintaining adequate oncologic margins.

Clinical Context

Applied in primary humeral bone sarcomas or metastatic disease, requiring wide margin resection of bone and soft tissues for adequate oncologic control with consideration of reconstruction.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU29.45
Practice Expense RVU16.31
Malpractice RVU6.26
Total RVU52.02

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,737.47

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Orthopedic SurgerySurgical Oncology

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