27303 Drainage of bone lesion
Also known as: bone drainage, osteomyelitis drainage, bone abscess drainage
Drainage of bone abscess or infection, typically involving cortical or cancellous bone in the thigh or knee region.
In Plain Language
Bone infection drainage; Bone abscess surgery
Clinical Context
Indicated for bone infections or abscesses requiring drainage to control infection and preserve bone viability.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.41 |
| Total RVU | 8.41 |
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 8.41, this code ranks in the 52nd percentile among Surgery codes — 1.1x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 27303?
CPT 27303 (Drainage of bone lesion) is a Surgery code. Drainage of bone abscess or infection, typically involving cortical or cancellous bone in the thigh or knee region.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 27303?
The work RVU for CPT 27303 is 8.41. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 27303 used?
Indicated for bone infections or abscesses requiring drainage to control infection and preserve bone viability.
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