20200 Muscle biopsy superficial
Also known as: superficial muscle biopsy, muscle biopsy superficial
Needle or open biopsy of superficial muscle tissue to obtain tissue sample for histologic diagnosis. This procedure evaluates inflammatory, dystrophic, or other muscular disorders.
Clinical Context
Used to diagnose myopathies, inflammatory muscle diseases, dystrophies, or metabolic muscle disorders when clinical features and testing suggest muscular pathology.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.42 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.45 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.37 |
| Total RVU | 7.24 |
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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