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44955 Appendectomy add-on

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: appendectomy add-on, incidental appendectomy

Appendectomy performed as an add-on procedure during another abdominal operation for removal of appendix incidentally or as part of a planned combined procedure.

Clinical Context

Used when appendectomy is performed concurrently with another abdominal procedure. Can be incidental finding or planned intervention.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.49
Practice Expense RVU0.39
Malpractice RVU0.36
Total RVU2.24

Est. Medicare Payment

$74.82

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

Specialties

General Surgery

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