What documentation does 60100 require?

- Indication, technique, samples obtained, complications.

What are common 60100 billing pitfalls?

- Bill US guidance (76942) separately. - Pathology codes billed by the lab, not by the proceduralist.

How much does 60100 pay in 2026?

2026 work RVU for 60100 is 1.53. National Medicare non-facility allowable is approximately $90.18 at the 2026 conversion factor. Adjust for locality GPCI and your payer's contracted conversion factor for actual payment.

Endocrinology · CMS status A

60100

Biopsy thyroid percutaneous needle

Biopsy thyroid, percutaneous core needle.

Endo

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Work RVU

1.53

2026 Medicare pays

$90.18

National GPCI · non-facility · CF $33.4009

RVU anatomyWork 1.53 + Practice 1.04 + Malpractice 0.13 = 2.70 total

Work (your effort)Practice expenseMalpractice

When to use it

Percutaneous needle biopsy of the thyroid.

Documentation checklist

✓Indication, technique, samples obtained, complications.

Common pitfalls

!Bill US guidance (76942) separately.
!Pathology codes billed by the lab, not by the proceduralist.

Common ICD-10 pairings

E04.1C73

Pairs well with

76536

0.59 wRVU

US soft tissue head/neck (thyroid)

76942

0.67 wRVU

US needle placement guidance

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