27330 Biopsy knee joint lining
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: knee synovial biopsy, synovium biopsy knee
Biopsy of knee joint synovial tissue or synovial lining through arthrotomy approach.
Clinical Context
Applied to diagnosis of inflammatory arthritides, infections, or neoplasm affecting knee synovium.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.98 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 6.31 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.07 |
| Total RVU | 12.36 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$412.82
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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