29850 Knee arthroscopy/surgery
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: knee arthroscopy, knee scope, diagnostic knee arthroscopy
Arthroscopy of the knee joint with diagnostic evaluation and examination of intra-articular structures.
Clinical Context
Indicated for knee pain, effusion, meniscal tears, and diagnostic evaluation of degenerative or inflammatory knee pathology.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.06 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.00 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.71 |
| Total RVU | 17.77 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$593.52
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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