27050 Biopsy of sacroiliac joint
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: sacroiliac joint biopsy, SI joint biopsy, sacroiliac biopsy
Surgical biopsy of the sacroiliac joint through direct puncture or open approach to obtain tissue diagnosis.
Clinical Context
Performed for diagnosis of sacroiliac joint pathology including infection, inflammatory arthritis, or malignancy requiring tissue analysis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.62 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 6.35 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.00 |
| Total RVU | 11.97 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$399.80
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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