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27486 Revise/replace knee joint

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: knee revision arthroplasty, TKA revision

Surgical revision of a total knee arthroplasty with prosthetic component replacement or adjustment, typically a primary revision of a failed total knee replacement.

Clinical Context

Used for failure of primary total knee arthroplasty including loosening, wear, infection (chronic), or instability.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU20.59
Practice Expense RVU13.23
Malpractice RVU4.35
Total RVU38.17

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,274.88

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

Specialties

Orthopedic SurgeryJoint Replacement

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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.