27086 Remove hip foreign body
Also known as: hip foreign body removal, hip debris removal, limited foreign body removal
Surgical removal of foreign body from the hip region through a limited incision with minimal tissue trauma.
In Plain Language
removing object from hip area; hip foreign object surgery
Clinical Context
Indicated for superficial foreign bodies in the hip region including fragments from trauma requiring removal via limited approach.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.87 |
| Total RVU | 1.87 |
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 10-day global period — follow-up visits within 10 days of the procedure are included in the reimbursement. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.87, this code ranks in the 13th percentile among Surgery codes — 4.3x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 27086?
CPT 27086 (Remove hip foreign body) is a Surgery code. Surgical removal of foreign body from the hip region through a limited incision with minimal tissue trauma.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 27086?
The work RVU for CPT 27086 is 1.87. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Emergency Surgery. It has a 10-day global period.
When is CPT 27086 used?
Indicated for superficial foreign bodies in the hip region including fragments from trauma requiring removal via limited approach.
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