23066 Biopsy shoulder tissues
Also known as: Deep shoulder biopsy, Deep tissue biopsy
Biopsy, soft tissue of shoulder area; deep.
In Plain Language
Tissue sample from deep shoulder; Deep shoulder tissue biopsy
Clinical Context
Open surgical biopsy of deep shoulder muscles or structures requiring deeper tissue sampling.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.19 |
| Total RVU | 4.19 |
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 4.19, this code ranks in the 29th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.9x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 23066?
CPT 23066 (Biopsy shoulder tissues) is a Surgery code. Biopsy, soft tissue of shoulder area; deep.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 23066?
The work RVU for CPT 23066 is 4.19. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Pathology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 23066 used?
Open surgical biopsy of deep shoulder muscles or structures requiring deeper tissue sampling.
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