27334 Remove knee joint lining
Also known as: synovectomy knee, synovial removal
Removal of knee joint synovial lining through arthrotomy to treat chronic synovitis or inflammatory conditions.
In Plain Language
Knee lining removal; Joint lining surgery
Clinical Context
Applied to chronic inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or pigmented villonodular synovitis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.96 |
| Total RVU | 8.96 |
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 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 8.96, this code ranks in the 55th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.1x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 27334?
CPT 27334 (Remove knee joint lining) is a Surgery code. Removal of knee joint synovial lining through arthrotomy to treat chronic synovitis or inflammatory conditions.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 27334?
The work RVU for CPT 27334 is 8.96. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Rheumatology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 27334 used?
Applied to chronic inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or pigmented villonodular synovitis.
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