CPT 38724Cervical lymphadenectomy (modified radical neck dissection)

Surgical OncologyGlobal Period: 90 days

RVU Values (2026 CMS Fee Schedule)

16.85
Work RVU
8.43
PE RVU
2.19
MP RVU
27.47
Total RVU
Estimated Medicare Payment: $930.96 (CF: $33.89)
Global Period: 90 days

Common Modifiers

-LT, -RT

Related ICD-10 Codes

C76.0, C77.0

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