20912 Remove cartilage for graft
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: extensive cartilage harvest, major cartilage graft harvest
Removal of cartilage for use as an autogenous graft, more extensive harvest.
Clinical Context
Performed when larger cartilage grafts are needed for extensive reconstruction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.38 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.65 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.00 |
| Total RVU | 13.03 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$435.20
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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