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29915 Hip arthroscopic acetabuloplasty

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: hip scope with acetabuloplasty, pincer impingement repair, acetabular rim trimming

Arthroscopic acetabuloplasty of the hip, including arthroscopic reshaping of the acetabular rim to address pincer-type femoroacetabular impingement.

Clinical Context

Indicated for symptomatic pincer-type femoroacetabular impingement causing hip pain, limited motion, and labral damage.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU14.63
Practice Expense RVU10.37
Malpractice RVU2.91
Total RVU27.91

Est. Medicare Payment

$932.19

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

Specialties

Hip SurgeryOrthopedic SurgerySports Medicine

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