Home
Career Stage
Medical Students Residents Attendings CPT Codes Resources Blog Support

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 RVU6.85
Practice Expense RVU7.19
Malpractice RVU1.40
Total RVU15.44

Est. Medicare Payment

$515.70

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

Specialties

Orthopedic SurgerySports Medicine

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.