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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.

In Plain Language

Drainage of infected shoulder sac; Bursitis drainage

Clinical Context

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

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU2.72
Total RVU2.72

Est. Medicare Payment

$90.85

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 10-day global period — follow-up visits within 10 days of the procedure are included in the reimbursement. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.

How This Code Compares

With a work RVU of 2.72, this code ranks in the 19th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.9x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.

Specialties

Orthopedic SurgeryGeneral Surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 23031?

CPT 23031 (incision and drainage shoulder infected bursa) is a Surgery code. Incision and drainage, shoulder area, infected bursa.

What is the wRVU value for CPT 23031?

The work RVU for CPT 23031 is 2.72. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, General Surgery. It has a 10-day global period.

When is CPT 23031 used?

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

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