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Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: adhesion lysis, arthroscopic lysis, scar tissue release
Arthroscopy of the knee with lysis of adhesions, freeing of scar tissue and restrictive tissues.
Clinical Context
Used for post-traumatic or post-operative knee stiffness and adhesive joint disease.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.07 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.82 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.66 |
| Total RVU | 17.55 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$586.17
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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