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27334 Remove knee joint lining

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: synovectomy knee, synovial removal

Removal of knee joint synovial lining through arthrotomy to treat chronic synovitis or inflammatory conditions.

Clinical Context

Applied to chronic inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or pigmented villonodular synovitis.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU8.96
Practice Expense RVU8.60
Malpractice RVU1.90
Total RVU19.46

Est. Medicare Payment

$649.96

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

Specialties

Orthopedic SurgeryRheumatology

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