27516 Treat thigh fracture growth plate
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: physeal fracture treatment, epiphyseal fracture fixation
Treatment of a femoral fracture involving the growth plate (physeal or epiphyseal fracture) in pediatric patients with closed reduction or internal fixation.
Clinical Context
Used for femoral epiphyseal or physeal fractures in children. Risk of growth disturbance requires careful management.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.45 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.54 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.17 |
| Total RVU | 17.16 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$573.14
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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