24150 Radiation rescj tumor dstl/shft humerus
Also known as: humerus radical resection, humerus tumor wide excision
Radical resection of tumor of the distal or shaft humerus with en bloc removal of affected bone and surrounding structures. Wide excision for malignant bone tumors with adequate margins.
In Plain Language
Aggressive surgical removal of a tumor from the upper arm bone with surrounding tissue; Wide removal of bone cancer with safety margins
Clinical Context
Used for primary malignant bone tumors of the humerus such as osteosarcoma, Ewing's sarcoma, or chondrosarcoma with wide surgical margins.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 22.87 |
| Total RVU | 22.87 |
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 22.87, this code ranks in the 86th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.9x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 24150?
CPT 24150 (Radiation rescj tumor dstl/shft humerus) is a Surgery code. Radical resection of tumor of the distal or shaft humerus with en bloc removal of affected bone and surrounding structures. Wide excision for malignant bone tumors with adequate margins.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 24150?
The work RVU for CPT 24150 is 22.87. This code is primarily used by Surgical Oncology, Orthopedic Surgery, Sarcoma Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 24150 used?
Used for primary malignant bone tumors of the humerus such as osteosarcoma, Ewing's sarcoma, or chondrosarcoma with wide surgical margins.
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