26991 Drainage of pelvis bursa
Also known as: hip bursa drainage, bursal drainage hip, incision and drainage bursa
Surgical incision and drainage of bursa in the hip or pelvic region with appropriate decompression of the bursal sac.
In Plain Language
draining fluid from hip bursa; treating hip bursa inflammation
Clinical Context
Indicated for infected or inflamed bursae in the hip region including ischiogluteal or trochanteric bursa inflammation requiring drainage.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.88 |
| Total RVU | 6.88 |
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 6.88, this code ranks in the 45th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.2x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 26991?
CPT 26991 (Drainage of pelvis bursa) is a Surgery code. Surgical incision and drainage of bursa in the hip or pelvic region with appropriate decompression of the bursal sac.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 26991?
The work RVU for CPT 26991 is 6.88. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, General Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 26991 used?
Indicated for infected or inflamed bursae in the hip region including ischiogluteal or trochanteric bursa inflammation requiring drainage.
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