21813 Treatment of rib fracture
Also known as: multiple rib fracture ORIF, complex rib fracture fixation
Open treatment of rib fracture with fixation including multiple complex fractures. Surgical open reduction and fixation of multiple rib fractures or complex fracture patterns with extensive reconstruction.
Clinical Context
Used for severe rib fractures with multiple sites or complex patterns causing significant flail chest. Extensive fixation of multiple fractures restores chest wall mechanics and improves pulmonary function.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 17.17 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.92 |
| Malpractice RVU | 4.60 |
| Total RVU | 26.69 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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