27052 Biopsy of hip joint
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: hip joint biopsy, hip biopsy, synovial biopsy hip
Surgical biopsy of the hip joint through arthroscopic or open approach to obtain tissue diagnosis.
Clinical Context
Indicated for diagnosis of hip joint pathology including infection, inflammatory arthritis, or synovial disorders requiring tissue analysis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.23 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.90 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.53 |
| Total RVU | 16.66 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$556.44
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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