27500 Treatment of thigh fracture
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: femur fracture fixation, ORIF femur
Closed or open reduction and internal fixation of a femoral shaft fracture with minimal displacement or low complexity, treated with internal fixation devices.
Clinical Context
Used for femoral shaft or subtrochanteric fractures. Very common orthopedic trauma procedure with multiple fixation options.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.14 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.75 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.31 |
| Total RVU | 17.20 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$574.48
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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