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29866 Autgrft implant knee with scope

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: autograft knee, osteochondral autograft, OATS procedure, mosaicplasty

Arthroscopy of the knee with implantation of autologous cartilage graft (osteochondral autograft) for chondral defect repair.

Clinical Context

Indicated for traumatic osteochondral defects and symptomatic cartilage lesions in younger patients with good cartilage donor sites.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU14.30
Practice Expense RVU11.98
Malpractice RVU3.04
Total RVU29.32

Est. Medicare Payment

$979.29

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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