27365 Resection femur/knee tumor
Also known as: femoral tumor resection, wide excision femur
Resection of femoral or knee tumor with wide margins and possible reconstruction for malignancy.
In Plain Language
Thighbone or knee tumor removal; Cancer removal from leg
Clinical Context
Indicated for malignant tumors of femur or knee requiring wide surgical resection with potential limb reconstruction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 31.40 |
| Total RVU | 31.40 |
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 31.40, this code ranks in the 93rd percentile among Surgery codes — 3.9x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 27365?
CPT 27365 (Resection femur/knee tumor) is a Surgery code. Resection of femoral or knee tumor with wide margins and possible reconstruction for malignancy.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 27365?
The work RVU for CPT 27365 is 31.40. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Oncology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 27365 used?
Indicated for malignant tumors of femur or knee requiring wide surgical resection with potential limb reconstruction.
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