27323 Biopsy thigh soft tissues
Also known as: thigh soft tissue biopsy, percutaneous biopsy thigh
Biopsy of soft tissues of thigh using percutaneous needle or small incision for tissue sampling.
In Plain Language
Thigh tissue sample; Muscle biopsy
Clinical Context
Applied to suspected soft tissue masses, infections, or inflammatory conditions requiring tissue diagnosis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.27 |
| Total RVU | 2.27 |
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 10-day global period — follow-up visits within 10 days of the procedure are included in the reimbursement. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 2.27, this code ranks in the 16th percentile among Surgery codes — 3.5x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 27323?
CPT 27323 (Biopsy thigh soft tissues) is a Surgery code. Biopsy of soft tissues of thigh using percutaneous needle or small incision for tissue sampling.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 27323?
The work RVU for CPT 27323 is 2.27. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Pathology. It has a 10-day global period.
When is CPT 27323 used?
Applied to suspected soft tissue masses, infections, or inflammatory conditions requiring tissue diagnosis.
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