27447 Total knee arthroplasty
Also known as: total knee arthroplasty, TKA, knee replacement, total knee replacement, knee arthroplasty
Surgical removal and replacement of all components of a primary total knee arthroplasty (femoral, tibial, and patellar if included) with new prosthetic components.
Clinical Context
Used for severe osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, or severe knee dysfunction unresponsive to conservative treatment.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 19.11 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 11.58 |
| Malpractice RVU | 4.02 |
| Total RVU | 34.71 |
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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