CPT Code 38505 - 2025 RVU Values
Complete RVU breakdown for 38505 including work RVUs, practice expense, malpractice, and total RVU values for 2025.
Description
Needle biopsy lymph nodes
Specialty Category
Operative procedures and interventions
Common Specialties: General Surgery, Orthopedics, Cardiothoracic
2025 RVU Breakdown
Work RVU
Physician time and effort
Practice Expense RVU
Equipment and overhead costs
Malpractice RVU
Professional liability costs
Total RVU
Sum of all components
Frequently Asked Questions About CPT 38505
How many wRVUs is 38505 in 2025?
CPT code 38505 has 1.59 work RVUs in 2025according to the CMS Physician Fee Schedule.
The total RVU value including all components is 5.15 RVUs.
What type of procedure is 38505?
38505 is classified as Surgery: Needle biopsy lymph nodes
This procedure is commonly used by: General Surgery, Orthopedics, Cardiothoracic
How do I calculate total compensation for 38505?
To calculate compensation: Work RVUs (1.59) × Your wRVU Rate × Geographic Adjustment Factor
Use our calculator below to estimate RVU values for multiple quantities.
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Documentation Requirements
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