27604 Drainage lower leg bursa
Also known as: bursa drainage, bursectomy, bursal excision
Surgical drainage or excision of a bursa of the lower leg including resection of bursal sac and contents.
In Plain Language
removing or draining a bursa in the lower leg
Clinical Context
Used for symptomatic bursitis, recurrent bursa inflammation, or bursal cysts in lower leg requiring surgical intervention.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.48 |
| Total RVU | 4.48 |
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 4.48, this code ranks in the 30th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.8x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 27604?
CPT 27604 (Drainage lower leg bursa) is a Surgery code. Surgical drainage or excision of a bursa of the lower leg including resection of bursal sac and contents.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 27604?
The work RVU for CPT 27604 is 4.48. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, General Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 27604 used?
Used for symptomatic bursitis, recurrent bursa inflammation, or bursal cysts in lower leg requiring surgical intervention.
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