27477 Surgery to stop leg growth
Also known as: growth modulation, growth plate harnessing
Surgical guidance or modulation of skeletal growth through growth plate harnessing or temporary growth modulation techniques to correct limb length discrepancy.
Clinical Context
Used in growing children to gradually correct limb length discrepancy. Temporary intervention allowing continued growth with correction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 9.89 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.59 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.10 |
| Total RVU | 20.58 |
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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