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27560 Treat kneecap dislocation

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: patellar dislocation reduction, closed reduction

Closed reduction and treatment of a patellar (kneecap) dislocation through manual reduction and immobilization to restore normal patellar alignment.

Clinical Context

Used for acute patellar dislocation, often lateral. Most cases reduce spontaneously or with simple reduction.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU3.89
Practice Expense RVU9.17
Malpractice RVU0.91
Total RVU13.97

Est. Medicare Payment

$466.60

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

Specialties

Orthopedic SurgeryEmergency Medicine

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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.