24149 Radical resection of elbow
Also known as: elbow radical resection, elbow tumor wide excision
Radical resection of tumor of the elbow joint area with en bloc removal of affected tissues. Wide excision of malignant or aggressive tumors with surrounding tissue and possibly bone.
In Plain Language
Aggressive surgical removal of an elbow tumor with surrounding tissue; Wide removal of cancer or aggressive growth at the elbow
Clinical Context
Used for primary malignant tumors of the elbow joint, soft tissue sarcomas, or other aggressive neoplasms requiring wide surgical margins and en bloc resection.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 15.81 |
| Total RVU | 15.81 |
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 15.81, this code ranks in the 75th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.0x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 24149?
CPT 24149 (Radical resection of elbow) is a Surgery code. Radical resection of tumor of the elbow joint area with en bloc removal of affected tissues. Wide excision of malignant or aggressive tumors with surrounding tissue and possibly bone.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 24149?
The work RVU for CPT 24149 is 15.81. This code is primarily used by Surgical Oncology, Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 24149 used?
Used for primary malignant tumors of the elbow joint, soft tissue sarcomas, or other aggressive neoplasms requiring wide surgical margins and en bloc resection.
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