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 RVU | 20.59 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 13.23 |
| Malpractice RVU | 4.35 |
| Total RVU | 38.17 |
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
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