27230 Treat thigh fracture
Also known as: closed femur fracture, conservative thighbone care
Closed treatment of femoral shaft fracture without reduction or with minimal manipulation.
In Plain Language
Non-surgical thigh fracture; Thighbone conservative healing
Clinical Context
Used for non-displaced or minimally displaced femoral shaft fractures that may heal with conservative immobilization alone.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.66 |
| Total RVU | 5.66 |
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 5.66, this code ranks in the 38th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.4x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 27230?
CPT 27230 (Treat thigh fracture) is a Surgery code. Closed treatment of femoral shaft fracture without reduction or with minimal manipulation.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 27230?
The work RVU for CPT 27230 is 5.66. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 27230 used?
Used for non-displaced or minimally displaced femoral shaft fractures that may heal with conservative immobilization alone.
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