27179 Revise head/neck of femur
Also known as: femoral head revision, revision femur repair, re-operation femoral neck
Revision of femoral head and neck procedures, addressing complications or inadequate prior treatment of femoral head or neck pathology.
In Plain Language
Re-do hip repair; Hip revision surgery
Clinical Context
Used for salvage of failed prior femoral head or neck procedures, complications such as malunion, nonunion, or persistent avascular necrosis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 13.62 |
| Total RVU | 13.62 |
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 13.62, this code ranks in the 69th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.7x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 27179?
CPT 27179 (Revise head/neck of femur) is a Surgery code. Revision of femoral head and neck procedures, addressing complications or inadequate prior treatment of femoral head or neck pathology.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 27179?
The work RVU for CPT 27179 is 13.62. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Hip Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 27179 used?
Used for salvage of failed prior femoral head or neck procedures, complications such as malunion, nonunion, or persistent avascular necrosis.
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