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27535 Treat knee fracture

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: tibial plateau ORIF, plating knee fracture

Open reduction and internal fixation of a tibial plateau fracture with plate and screw fixation for complex or comminuted fractures of the knee joint.

Clinical Context

Used for displaced or comminuted tibial plateau fractures requiring anatomic reduction and plate fixation.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU13.07
Practice Expense RVU8.59
Malpractice RVU2.75
Total RVU24.41

Est. Medicare Payment

$815.29

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

Specialties

Orthopedic SurgeryTrauma Surgery

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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.