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27550 Treat knee dislocation

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: knee dislocation reduction, closed reduction

Closed reduction and treatment of a knee joint dislocation by manual reduction and immobilization to restore anatomic alignment.

Clinical Context

Used for acute knee dislocation requiring emergency reduction, often with imaging to assess for associated injuries.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU5.83
Practice Expense RVU11.35
Malpractice RVU1.33
Total RVU18.51

Est. Medicare Payment

$618.23

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

Specialties

Orthopedic SurgeryEmergency MedicineTrauma 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.