38746 Remove thoracic lymph nodes
Surgery
Also known as: Thoracic lymph node dissection, Mediastinal dissection
Surgical removal of thoracic (mediastinal) lymph nodes via open or thoracoscopic approach.
Clinical Context
Performed in staging of lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies with mediastinal involvement.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.02 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.81 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.02 |
| Total RVU | 5.85 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$195.39
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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