60252 Removal of thyroid
Also known as: partial thyroidectomy, subtotal thyroidectomy, thyroid resection
Partial removal of the thyroid gland, typically subtotal or near-total thyroidectomy performed for benign or malignant thyroid disease.
Clinical Context
Performed for Graves' disease, toxic multinodular goiter, benign thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer when lobectomy or subtotal resection is appropriate. Preserves remaining thyroid tissue for hormone production.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 21.46 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.56 |
| Malpractice RVU | 4.27 |
| Total RVU | 35.29 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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