29881 Arthrs knee srg mnisectmy m/l
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: meniscectomy, meniscus removal, partial meniscectomy, knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy, knee scope meniscus
Arthroscopy of the knee with medial or lateral meniscectomy (removal of single meniscus).
Clinical Context
Indicated for meniscal tears with mechanical symptoms or degenerative disease requiring removal.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.85 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.19 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.40 |
| Total RVU | 15.44 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$515.70
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
Track This Code in RVU Edge
Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against MGMA data — all in one app.
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.