29916 Hip arthroscopic with labral repair
Also known as: hip scope with labral repair, hip labral repair, labral reattachment
Arthroscopic repair of the hip labrum, performed endoscopically to reattach or reconstruct damaged labral cartilage and restore hip joint stability.
In Plain Language
hip socket cartilage repair; hip joint cartilage ring repair
Clinical Context
Indicated for labral tears secondary to femoroacetabular impingement, hip dysplasia, or trauma; restores hip stability and relieves mechanical symptoms.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 14.63 |
| Total RVU | 14.63 |
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 14.63, this code ranks in the 72nd 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 29916?
CPT 29916 (Hip arthroscopic with labral repair) is a Surgery code. Arthroscopic repair of the hip labrum, performed endoscopically to reattach or reconstruct damaged labral cartilage and restore hip joint stability.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 29916?
The work RVU for CPT 29916 is 14.63. This code is primarily used by Hip Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 29916 used?
Indicated for labral tears secondary to femoroacetabular impingement, hip dysplasia, or trauma; restores hip stability and relieves mechanical symptoms.
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