27500 Treatment of thigh fracture
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.
In Plain Language
fixing a thigh bone fracture
Clinical Context
Used for femoral shaft or subtrochanteric fractures. Very common orthopedic trauma procedure with multiple fixation options.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.14 |
| Total RVU | 6.14 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 6.14, this code ranks in the 41st percentile among Surgery codes — 1.3x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 27500?
CPT 27500 (Treatment of thigh fracture) is a Surgery code. Closed or open reduction and internal fixation of a femoral shaft fracture with minimal displacement or low complexity, treated with internal fixation devices.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 27500?
The work RVU for CPT 27500 is 6.14. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 27500 used?
Used for femoral shaft or subtrochanteric fractures. Very common orthopedic trauma procedure with multiple fixation options.
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