27606 Incision of achilles tendon
Also known as: Achilles lengthening, Achilles advancement, Achilles repair
Surgical incision and lengthening of the Achilles tendon with advancement or repair to restore normal ankle dorsiflexion and gait.
In Plain Language
lengthening and repairing the Achilles tendon
Clinical Context
Used for Achilles contracture with functional deficit or gait disturbance. Allows restoration of dorsiflexion range.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.08 |
| Total RVU | 4.08 |
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 10-day global period — follow-up visits within 10 days of the procedure are included in the reimbursement. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 4.08, this code ranks in the 28th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.0x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 27606?
CPT 27606 (Incision of achilles tendon) is a Surgery code. Surgical incision and lengthening of the Achilles tendon with advancement or repair to restore normal ankle dorsiflexion and gait.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 27606?
The work RVU for CPT 27606 is 4.08. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedics. It has a 10-day global period.
When is CPT 27606 used?
Used for Achilles contracture with functional deficit or gait disturbance. Allows restoration of dorsiflexion range.
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