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24066 Biopsy arm/elbow soft tissue

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: deep tissue biopsy, arm biopsy deep, deep soft tissue biopsy

Biopsy of arm/elbow soft tissue (deep). Open or needle biopsy of deep soft tissues of arm or elbow for diagnostic evaluation.

Clinical Context

Utilized for diagnostic evaluation of deep soft tissue masses or pathology of arm/elbow requiring open or core needle biopsy.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU5.22
Practice Expense RVU14.13
Malpractice RVU1.20
Total RVU20.55

Est. Medicare Payment

$686.37

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

Specialties

Orthopedic SurgeryPathology

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