20650 Insert and remove bone pin
Surgery
Global 10d
Also known as: skeletal pin insertion, traction pin
Insertion and removal of skeletal bone pin for traction or immobilization.
Clinical Context
Used for external skeletal traction in fracture treatment, particularly for long bone fractures requiring alignment and weight-bearing reduction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.22 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.87 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.38 |
| Total RVU | 7.47 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$249.50
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
Track This Code in RVU Edge
Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against MGMA data — all in one app.
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.