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32488 Completion pneumonectomy

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: completion pneumonectomy, second-stage pneumonectomy

Completion pneumonectomy removing the remaining lung after previous partial resection, performed when tumor recurrence or new disease develops in residual lung.

Clinical Context

Used for tumor recurrence or new primary lung cancer in remaining lung after initial lobectomy or segmentectomy when further resection is necessary.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU41.92
Practice Expense RVU14.55
Malpractice RVU10.57
Total RVU67.04

Est. Medicare Payment

$2,239.14

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Thoracic SurgeryOncology

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