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24079 Radiation rescj tumor tissue a/e 5 cm+

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: radical tumor resection 5cm+, large tumor resection, en bloc tumor removal large

Radical resection of tumor (soft tissue and bone), arm or elbow, 5 centimeters or greater. En bloc wide local excision of malignant soft tissue tumor with osseous involvement, 5 cm or larger.

Clinical Context

Applied for larger primary malignant soft tissue or bone tumors of arm/elbow (5 cm or greater) requiring extensive wide margin en bloc resection.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU20.09
Practice Expense RVU12.00
Malpractice RVU4.62
Total RVU36.71

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,226.11

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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