60240 Removal of thyroid
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: total thyroidectomy, bilateral thyroidectomy
Total removal of the thyroid gland (total thyroidectomy) for benign or malignant pathology.
Clinical Context
Performed for thyroid cancer, Graves disease, multinodular goiter, or large bilateral nodules; requires lifelong thyroid replacement.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 14.66 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.15 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.03 |
| Total RVU | 24.84 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$829.66
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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