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27443 Revision of knee joint

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: bicompartmental revision, femoral and tibial revision

Surgical revision of the knee joint with replacement or adjustment of both femoral and tibial prosthetic components to address multiple component failures or severe complications.

Clinical Context

Used when both femoral and tibial components require revision, indicating complex failure. Higher morbidity than single-component revision.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU11.12
Practice Expense RVU9.32
Malpractice RVU2.37
Total RVU22.81

Est. Medicare Payment

$761.85

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

Specialties

Orthopedic SurgeryJoint ReplacementKnee Surgery

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.