29846 Wrist arthroscopy/surgery
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: wrist debridement, arthroscopic wrist cleanup, wrist arthritis treatment
Arthroscopy of the wrist with arthroscopic debridement of cartilage and bone for osteoarthritis or osteochondral pathology.
Clinical Context
Indicated for wrist osteoarthritis, scaphoid nonunion advanced collapse (SNAC), and osteochondral lesions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.72 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 6.60 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.29 |
| Total RVU | 14.61 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$487.97
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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