CPT 60540Adrenalectomy, partial or complete, or exploration of adrenal gland with or without biopsy, transabdominal, lumbar or dorsal (separate procedure)

Surgical OncologyGlobal Period: 90 days

RVU Values (2026 CMS Fee Schedule)

20.85
Work RVU
10.43
PE RVU
2.71
MP RVU
33.99
Total RVU
Estimated Medicare Payment: $1151.92 (CF: $33.89)
Global Period: 90 days

Common Modifiers

-LT, -RT

Related ICD-10 Codes

C74.90, D35.00

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