25100 Biopsy of wrist joint
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: wrist joint biopsy, synovial biopsy
Biopsy of the wrist joint by needle or open technique to obtain synovial tissue or fluid for diagnostic evaluation of joint pathology.
Clinical Context
Indicated for suspected joint infection (septic arthritis), rheumatoid arthritis evaluation, or other inflammatory joint conditions requiring tissue diagnosis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.92 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.63 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.84 |
| Total RVU | 10.39 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$347.03
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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