38745 Remove armpit lymph nodes
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: Complete axillary lymph node dissection
Complete or comprehensive axillary lymph node dissection with removal of all nodal levels.
Clinical Context
Comprehensive dissection of all axillary lymph node levels in breast cancer and other upper extremity malignancies.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 13.52 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.22 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.41 |
| Total RVU | 25.15 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$840.01
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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