27475 Surgery to stop leg growth
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: epiphysiodesis, growth plate arrest, physeal closure
Surgical closure of growth plates (epiphysiodesis) or arrest of bone growth in the distal femur or proximal tibia to prevent or correct limb length discrepancy.
Clinical Context
Used for limb length discrepancy prevention in growing children by selectively arresting growth on the longer side.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.71 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.22 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.85 |
| Total RVU | 18.78 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$627.25
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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