27335 Remove knee joint lining
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: arthroscopic synovectomy, arthroscopic synovial removal
Removal of knee joint synovial lining through arthroscopic approach to treat synovitis or inflammatory disease.
Clinical Context
Indicated for inflammatory knee conditions managed arthroscopically with reduced morbidity compared to open synovectomy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 10.29 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.05 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.19 |
| Total RVU | 21.53 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$719.10
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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