Home
Career Stage
Medical Students Residents Attendings CPT Codes Resources Blog Support

27120 Reconstruction of hip socket

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: acetabular reconstruction, hip socket reconstruction, acetabular augmentation

Surgical reconstruction of the hip socket (acetabulum) through reshaping, grafting, or repositioning of bone.

Clinical Context

Performed for hip dysplasia, arthritis, acetabular deficiency, or reconstruction after tumor resection requiring socket restoration.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU18.77
Practice Expense RVU12.65
Malpractice RVU3.99
Total RVU35.41

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,182.69

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

Specialties

Orthopedic SurgeryJoint Reconstruction

Track This Code in RVU Edge

Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against MGMA data — all in one app.

CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.