29820 Sho arthrs srg prtl synvct
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: partial synovectomy, partial synovial debridement, inflammatory cleanup
Arthroscopy of the shoulder with partial synovectomy (removal of inflamed synovial lining) to manage inflammatory joint disease.
Clinical Context
Indicated for inflammatory arthropathies, rheumatoid arthritis, and chronic synovitis causing pain and swelling.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.03 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 6.64 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.35 |
| Total RVU | 15.02 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$501.67
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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