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27248 Treat thigh fracture

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: proximal femur ORIF, hip fracture plate fixation

Open treatment of proximal femoral fracture with internal fixation using plates, screws, or other devices for restoration.

Clinical Context

Indicated for proximal femoral fractures including femoral neck, intertrochanteric, and subtrochanteric fractures requiring surgical fixation.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU10.51
Practice Expense RVU7.81
Malpractice RVU2.21
Total RVU20.53

Est. Medicare Payment

$685.70

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Orthopedic SurgeryTrauma Surgery

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.