CPT 20680 Removal of implant; deep, eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate) removal of
RVU Snapshot
- Work RVU: 5.81
- PE RVU: 12.05
- MP RVU: 1.06
- Total RVU: 18.92
- Estimated Medicare payment: $631.95
- Global period: 90
- Assistant surgeon indicator: 0
- Co-surgeon indicator: 0
- Team surgeon indicator: 0
- Bilateral indicator: 0
- Multiple procedure indicator: 2
Coding Note
Case Builder uses this same total-RVU Medicare payment estimate and applies modifier or MPPR adjustments only at the case level.
Sources: RVU values from CMS PFS RVU26C July 2026 non-QPP. Indicator metadata from CMS PFS RVU26C July 2026 non-QPP. Educational coding support only; confirm final billing against AMA CPT, CMS MPFS, NCCI, and payer policy.