60254 Extensive thyroid surgery
Also known as: total thyroidectomy, complete thyroidectomy, thyroid resection with lymphadenectomy
Extensive or complete thyroidectomy with removal of the entire thyroid gland including isthmus, sometimes with management of cervical lymph nodes for thyroid cancer.
Clinical Context
Performed for thyroid cancer, diffuse Graves' disease, extensive multinodular goiter, or severe hyperthyroidism requiring complete ablation. Requires lifelong thyroid hormone replacement.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 27.71 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 11.13 |
| Malpractice RVU | 5.52 |
| Total RVU | 44.36 |
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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