29914 Hip arthroscopic with femoroplasty
Also known as: hip scope with femoroplasty, CAM impingement repair, femoral neck decompression
Arthroscopic femoroplasty of the hip, including arthroscopic reshaping of the femoral head and neck junction to address cam-type femoroacetabular impingement.
In Plain Language
hip joint bone shaving; hip socket area reshaping
Clinical Context
Indicated for symptomatic cam-type femoroacetabular impingement causing hip pain, limited motion, and risk of labral damage or early osteoarthritis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 14.30 |
| Total RVU | 14.30 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 14.30, this code ranks in the 71st percentile among Surgery codes — 1.8x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 29914?
CPT 29914 (Hip arthroscopic with femoroplasty) is a Surgery code. Arthroscopic femoroplasty of the hip, including arthroscopic reshaping of the femoral head and neck junction to address cam-type femoroacetabular impingement.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 29914?
The work RVU for CPT 29914 is 14.30. This code is primarily used by Hip Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 29914 used?
Indicated for symptomatic cam-type femoroacetabular impingement causing hip pain, limited motion, and risk of labral damage or early osteoarthritis.
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