27415 Osteochondral knee allograft
Also known as: osteochondral allograft, OCA, cartilage transplant, whole graft
Surgical implantation of osteochondral allograft (cadaveric graft) to repair full-thickness cartilage and bone defects in the knee, transferring donor cartilage and subchondral bone.
Clinical Context
Used for large osteochondral defects, failed prior cartilage surgery, or acute traumatic lesions. Provides immediate structural and biologic reconstruction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 19.50 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 14.03 |
| Malpractice RVU | 4.15 |
| Total RVU | 37.68 |
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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