27372 Removal of foreign body
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: foreign body removal, foreign body extraction
Removal of foreign body from thigh or knee region through operative approach.
Clinical Context
Applied to retained foreign bodies from trauma such as embedded glass, metal, or other objects.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.08 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 12.98 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.07 |
| Total RVU | 19.13 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$638.94
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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