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27087 Remove hip foreign body

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: deep hip foreign body removal, hip debris removal, open foreign body removal

Surgical removal of foreign body from the hip region through an open approach with extensive soft tissue dissection.

Clinical Context

Used for deep hip foreign bodies requiring open surgical approach for safe removal without neurovascular injury.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU8.61
Practice Expense RVU7.26
Malpractice RVU1.99
Total RVU17.86

Est. Medicare Payment

$596.52

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Orthopedic SurgeryTrauma Surgery

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