20983 Ablate bone tumor(s) percutaneous
Also known as: percutaneous bone ablation, tumor ablation with augmentation
Ablation of bone tumor or tumors, percutaneous technique with additional intervention.
In Plain Language
heat/cold destruction of bone tumor; needle-based tumor destruction with reinforcement
Clinical Context
Percutaneous ablation with concurrent or staged intervention such as augmentation or curettage.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.71 |
| Total RVU | 6.71 |
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 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 6.71, this code ranks in the 44th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.2x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 20983?
CPT 20983 (Ablate bone tumor(s) percutaneous) is a Surgery code. Ablation of bone tumor or tumors, percutaneous technique with additional intervention.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 20983?
The work RVU for CPT 20983 is 6.71. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Interventional Radiology, Oncology.
When is CPT 20983 used?
Percutaneous ablation with concurrent or staged intervention such as augmentation or curettage.
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