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27381 Repair/graft kneecap tendon

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: patellar tendon repair with graft, quadriceps tendon reconstruction

Repair of patellar tendon with bone or soft tissue graft for reconstruction of significant tendon defect.

Clinical Context

Applied to complete patellar tendon rupture or significant defects requiring graft augmentation.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU10.49
Practice Expense RVU10.53
Malpractice RVU2.19
Total RVU23.21

Est. Medicare Payment

$775.21

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

Specialties

Orthopedic SurgerySports Medicine

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