27536 Treat knee fracture
Also known as: complex tibial plateau ORIF, tibial plateau with graft, tibial plateau ORIF bicondylar
Open reduction and internal fixation of a complex or comminuted tibial plateau fracture with plate and screw fixation and bone grafting for support.
In Plain Language
fixing a complex knee break with a plate and graft
Clinical Context
Used for severe comminuted tibial plateau fractures with bone loss requiring plate fixation and bone graft.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 16.96 |
| Total RVU | 16.96 |
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 16.96, this code ranks in the 77th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.1x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 27536?
CPT 27536 (Treat knee fracture) is a Surgery code. Open reduction and internal fixation of a complex or comminuted tibial plateau fracture with plate and screw fixation and bone grafting for support.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 27536?
The work RVU for CPT 27536 is 16.96. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 27536 used?
Used for severe comminuted tibial plateau fractures with bone loss requiring plate fixation and bone graft.
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