29876 Arthrs knee surgical synvct maj
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: major synovectomy, extensive synovectomy, complete synovectomy, knee arthroscopy with chondroplasty, knee scope cartilage
Arthroscopy of the knee with major synovectomy (removal of extensive inflamed synovial tissue).
Clinical Context
Used for advanced inflammatory arthropathies, extensive rheumatoid arthritis, and synovial osteochondromatosis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.65 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.99 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.77 |
| Total RVU | 18.41 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$614.89
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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