38100 Removal of spleen total
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: Splenectomy, Total spleen removal
Surgical removal of the entire spleen (total splenectomy), typically performed for hematologic malignancy, trauma, or hemolytic anemia.
Clinical Context
Performed for thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, hereditary spherocytosis, idiopathic thrombocytopenia, spleen rupture, or splenic lymphoma.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 19.06 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.29 |
| Malpractice RVU | 4.80 |
| Total RVU | 32.15 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,073.81
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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