20910 Remove cartilage for graft
Also known as: cartilage graft harvest, chondral graft harvest
Removal of cartilage for use as an autogenous graft, such as from costal cartilage.
In Plain Language
removal of cartilage for transplant; harvesting cartilage for grafting
Clinical Context
Commonly performed from costal cartilage for nasal, laryngeal, or other reconstructive needs.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.39 |
| Total RVU | 5.39 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 5.39, this code ranks in the 36th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.5x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 20910?
CPT 20910 (Remove cartilage for graft) is a Surgery code. Removal of cartilage for use as an autogenous graft, such as from costal cartilage.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 20910?
The work RVU for CPT 20910 is 5.39. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, ENT Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 20910 used?
Commonly performed from costal cartilage for nasal, laryngeal, or other reconstructive needs.
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