27400 Revise thigh muscles/tendons
Also known as: thigh muscle revision, muscle repair, tendon repair
Surgical revision or repair of thigh muscles and tendons to address deformity, dysfunction, or complications from prior injury or disease affecting the quadriceps, hamstring, or adductor muscle groups.
In Plain Language
fixing thigh muscles or tendons; thigh muscle repair
Clinical Context
Used for muscle tears, contractures, fibrosis, or functional problems in thigh muscles. May be revision of prior surgical procedures or treatment of acute injury.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 9.10 |
| Total RVU | 9.10 |
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 9.10, this code ranks in the 55th 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 27400?
CPT 27400 (Revise thigh muscles/tendons) is a Surgery code. Surgical revision or repair of thigh muscles and tendons to address deformity, dysfunction, or complications from prior injury or disease affecting the quadriceps, hamstring, or adductor muscle groups.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 27400?
The work RVU for CPT 27400 is 9.10. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Traumatic Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 27400 used?
Used for muscle tears, contractures, fibrosis, or functional problems in thigh muscles. May be revision of prior surgical procedures or treatment of acute injury.
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