27238 Treat thigh fracture
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: femur traction, skeletal traction femur
Closed treatment of femoral shaft fracture with skeletal traction applied percutaneously or via pre-existing fixation.
Clinical Context
Applied to femoral shaft fractures managed through closed reduction and continuous traction, often used in pediatric or specific clinical scenarios.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.61 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 6.88 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.21 |
| Total RVU | 13.70 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$457.58
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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