60280 Remove thyroid duct lesion
Also known as: thyroglossal duct cyst removal, Sistrunk procedure, thyroglossal ductectomy
Surgical removal of a thyroglossal duct cyst or remnant, typically through an open incision, with removal of the tract from the foramen cecum to the thyroid isthmus.
Clinical Context
Performed for infected or enlarging thyroglossal duct cysts, the most common congenital neck mass. Sistrunk procedure includes en bloc removal of cyst, entire tract, central hyoid bone, and tissue above foramen cecum to prevent recurrence.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.01 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.33 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.93 |
| Total RVU | 12.27 |
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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