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29863 Hip arthr0 with synovectomy

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: hip synovectomy, synovial cleanup hip, hip joint cleanup

Arthroscopy of the hip with partial or complete synovectomy for removal of inflamed synovial tissue.

Clinical Context

Used for rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory hip synovitis, and chronic hip inflammation.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU10.89
Practice Expense RVU9.66
Malpractice RVU2.12
Total RVU22.67

Est. Medicare Payment

$757.18

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

Specialties

Orthopedic SurgeryRheumatology

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