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26100 Biopsy hand joint lining

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: synovial biopsy hand, joint lining biopsy

Synovial biopsy (tissue biopsy) of hand joint synovium (joint lining).

Clinical Context

Used for diagnostic biopsy of hand joint synovium to evaluate arthritis, infection, or other joint pathology.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU3.70
Practice Expense RVU5.65
Malpractice RVU0.79
Total RVU10.14

Est. Medicare Payment

$338.68

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

Specialties

Orthopedic SurgeryHand Surgery

Related Codes in hand-joint-procedures

26105Biopsy finger joint liningwRVU: 3.7326110Biopsy finger joint liningwRVU: 3.5626070Explore/treat hand jointwRVU: 3.7126075Explore/treat finger jointwRVU: 3.81

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