27000 Tenotomy adductor hip percutaneous
Also known as: adductor tenotomy, percutaneous adductor release, limited incision adductor release
Surgical release of the adductor longus tendon at the hip through a percutaneous or limited approach without open dissection.
In Plain Language
releasing adductor muscle tendon; hip muscle tendon release
Clinical Context
Performed for hip adductor muscle contracture, spasticity in cerebral palsy, or hip pain from adductor muscle tightness via limited incision.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.60 |
| Total RVU | 5.60 |
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 5.60, this code ranks in the 37th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.4x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 27000?
CPT 27000 (Tenotomy adductor hip percutaneous) is a Surgery code. Surgical release of the adductor longus tendon at the hip through a percutaneous or limited approach without open dissection.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 27000?
The work RVU for CPT 27000 is 5.60. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 27000 used?
Performed for hip adductor muscle contracture, spasticity in cerebral palsy, or hip pain from adductor muscle tightness via limited incision.
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