24066 Biopsy arm/elbow soft tissue
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.
In Plain Language
deep tissue sampling from arm; sampling from deeper arm tissues
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 RVU | 5.22 |
| Total RVU | 5.22 |
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 5.22, this code ranks in the 35th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.5x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 24066?
CPT 24066 (Biopsy arm/elbow soft tissue) is a Surgery code. Biopsy of arm/elbow soft tissue (deep). Open or needle biopsy of deep soft tissues of arm or elbow for diagnostic evaluation.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 24066?
The work RVU for CPT 24066 is 5.22. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Pathology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 24066 used?
Utilized for diagnostic evaluation of deep soft tissue masses or pathology of arm/elbow requiring open or core needle biopsy.
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