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 RVU | 13.92 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.59 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.97 |
| Total RVU | 27.48 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$917.83
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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