27200 Treat tail bone fracture
Also known as: closed tailbone fracture, closed coccyx treatment
Closed treatment of coccygeal fracture through conservative management without operative intervention.
In Plain Language
Tailbone healing without surgery; Bruised tailbone care
Clinical Context
Standard approach for isolated coccygeal fractures managed conservatively with analgesics, cushioning, and activity modification.
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 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 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 27200?
CPT 27200 (Treat tail bone fracture) is a Surgery code. Closed treatment of coccygeal fracture through conservative management without operative intervention.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 27200?
The work RVU for CPT 27200 is 1.87. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, General Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 27200 used?
Standard approach for isolated coccygeal fractures managed conservatively with analgesics, cushioning, and activity modification.
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