Endocrinology · CMS status A
60100
Biopsy of thyroid
Biopsy thyroid, percutaneous core needle.
Published by RVUDoc. Numeric data: CMS RVU26C, effective 2026-07-01. Page updated 2026-09-23. Calculation limits and editorial policy.
Work RVU
1.52
National non-QP estimate
$108.55
National GPCI · non-facility · CF $33.4009
Fee-schedule estimate before claim adjustments. Coverage, setting and payer rules still apply.
RVU anatomyWork 1.52 + Practice 1.56 + Malpractice 0.17 = 3.25 total
Work (your effort)Practice expenseMalpractice
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- When to use it: the exact clinical situations that support billing 60100
- Documentation checklist: the 1 elements your note needs before submitting
- Common pitfalls: the 2 mistakes that get 60100 downcoded or denied
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Common ICD-10 pairings
E04.1C73
Related codes
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