24065 Biopsy arm/elbow soft tissue
Also known as: arm biopsy, soft tissue biopsy superficial, elbow soft tissue biopsy
Biopsy of arm/elbow soft tissue (superficial). Needle or open biopsy of superficial soft tissues of arm or elbow for diagnostic evaluation.
In Plain Language
tissue sampling from arm; small tissue removal for testing
Clinical Context
Performed for diagnostic evaluation of superficial soft tissue masses, lesions, or inflammatory conditions of arm/elbow requiring histologic diagnosis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.08 |
| Total RVU | 2.08 |
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 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 2.08, this code ranks in the 15th percentile among Surgery codes — 3.8x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 24065?
CPT 24065 (Biopsy arm/elbow soft tissue) is a Surgery code. Biopsy of arm/elbow soft tissue (superficial). Needle or open biopsy of superficial soft tissues of arm or elbow for diagnostic evaluation.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 24065?
The work RVU for CPT 24065 is 2.08. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Pathology. It has a 10-day global period.
When is CPT 24065 used?
Performed for diagnostic evaluation of superficial soft tissue masses, lesions, or inflammatory conditions of arm/elbow requiring histologic diagnosis.
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