24077 Radiation rescj tumor tissue a/e <5cm
Also known as: radical tumor resection <5cm, wide local excision arm, en bloc tumor removal
Radical resection of tumor (soft tissue and bone), arm or elbow, less than 5 centimeters. En bloc wide local excision of malignant soft tissue tumor with osseous involvement, less than 5 cm.
In Plain Language
complete removal of cancer from arm; wide tumor removal
Clinical Context
Performed for primary malignant soft tissue or bone tumors of arm/elbow less than 5 cm requiring wide margin en bloc resection with adequate soft tissue and osseous margins.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 15.33 |
| Total RVU | 15.33 |
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 15.33, this code ranks in the 74th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.9x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 24077?
CPT 24077 (Radiation rescj tumor tissue a/e <5cm) is a Surgery code. Radical resection of tumor (soft tissue and bone), arm or elbow, less than 5 centimeters. En bloc wide local excision of malignant soft tissue tumor with osseous involvement, less than 5 cm.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 24077?
The work RVU for CPT 24077 is 15.33. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Surgical Oncology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 24077 used?
Performed for primary malignant soft tissue or bone tumors of arm/elbow less than 5 cm requiring wide margin en bloc resection with adequate soft tissue and osseous margins.
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