29844 Wrist arthroscopy/surgery
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: TFCC repair, triangular fibrocartilage repair, ulnar sided wrist repair
Arthroscopy of the wrist with treatment of triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tear or ulnar-sided wrist pathology.
Clinical Context
Indicated for TFCC tears, ulnar impaction syndrome, and ulnar-sided wrist pain.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.35 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 6.50 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.25 |
| Total RVU | 14.10 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$470.94
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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