29845 Wrist arthroscopy/surgery
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: wrist synovectomy, synovial cleanup, wrist joint cleanup
Arthroscopy of the wrist with synovectomy for removal of inflamed synovial tissue or treatment of inflammatory wrist disease.
Clinical Context
Used for rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory synovitis, and chronic wrist inflammation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.50 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.42 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.45 |
| Total RVU | 16.37 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$546.76
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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