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23031 incision and drainage shoulder infected bursa

Surgery Global 10d

Also known as: Bursa drainage, I&D infected bursa

Incision and drainage, shoulder area, infected bursa.

Clinical Context

Used for infected subacromial or subdeltoid bursa requiring surgical drainage; common complication of subacromial injections.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU2.72
Practice Expense RVU10.63
Malpractice RVU0.57
Total RVU13.92

Est. Medicare Payment

$464.93

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Orthopedic SurgeryGeneral Surgery

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