27619 excision leg/ankle tumor deep <5 centimeters
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: deep lesion excision, soft tissue excision deep <5 cm
Excision of deep soft tissue lesion or tumor less than 5 centimeters in the lower leg or ankle, requiring deeper tissue plane dissection.
Clinical Context
Performed for deeper-seated lesions in muscle, fascia, or within compartments. Requires more extensive dissection than superficial excision.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.74 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.19 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.13 |
| Total RVU | 13.06 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$436.20
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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