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29856 Tibial arthroscopy/surgery

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: tibial OCD repair, osteochondral lesion repair, chondral repair tibia

Arthroscopy of the tibiofemoral joint with surgical treatment of osteochondritis dissecans, osteochondral lesions, or chondral pathology.

Clinical Context

Used for osteochondritis dissecans of the femoral condyles, osteochondral defects, and chondral lesions.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU13.92
Practice Expense RVU10.59
Malpractice RVU2.97
Total RVU27.48

Est. Medicare Payment

$917.83

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Orthopedic SurgerySports Medicine

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