27403 Repair of knee cartilage
Also known as: cartilage repair, knee chondroplasty, cartilage transplant
Surgical repair of hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage defects within the knee joint, including cartilage grafting, abrasion arthroplasty, or other cartilage-preserving techniques.
Clinical Context
Used for focal cartilage lesions, osteochondral defects, chondral injuries from trauma or degenerative disease. Aims to restore joint surface and prevent osteoarthritis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.40 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.12 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.76 |
| Total RVU | 18.28 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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