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27301 Drainage thigh/knee lesion

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: thigh drainage, knee drainage, I and D thigh

Drainage of abscess or hematoma of thigh or knee, including incision and drainage of superficial soft tissue collections.

Clinical Context

Applied to localized infections or fluid collections in thigh or knee requiring surgical drainage via incision.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU6.61
Practice Expense RVU13.51
Malpractice RVU1.44
Total RVU21.56

Est. Medicare Payment

$720.10

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

Specialties

Orthopedic SurgeryGeneral Surgery

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