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38564 Removal abdomen lymph nodes

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: Abdominal lymph node dissection, Retroperitoneal dissection

Surgical removal of abdominal and retroperitoneal lymph nodes including aortic and caval nodes.

Clinical Context

Performed in staging of testicular cancer, lymphoma, and other abdominal malignancies with retroperitoneal involvement.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU11.10
Practice Expense RVU6.26
Malpractice RVU2.47
Total RVU19.83

Est. Medicare Payment

$662.32

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

Specialties

Surgical OncologyUrologyGeneral Surgery

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