27177 Treat slipped epiphysis
Also known as: SCFE repair with fixation, femoral epiphysis repair
Treatment of slipped capital femoral epiphysis via open reduction with internal fixation, involving more extensive surgical dissection and realignment than simple pinning.
Clinical Context
Applied to chronic or severely displaced slipped capital femoral epiphysis requiring greater manipulation and more robust fixation than percutaneous pinning alone.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 15.69 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 11.70 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.34 |
| Total RVU | 30.73 |
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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