27650 Repair achilles tendon
Also known as: achilles repair, achilles tendon repair
Surgical repair of achilles tendon rupture with primary end-to-end repair or simple augmentation.
In Plain Language
repair of heel tendon
Clinical Context
Indicated for acute achilles tendon rupture. Performed to restore plantarflexion strength. Higher work RVU vs. other tendon repairs due to functional importance.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.98 |
| Total RVU | 8.98 |
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 8.98, this code ranks in the 55th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.1x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 27650?
CPT 27650 (Repair achilles tendon) is a Surgery code. Surgical repair of achilles tendon rupture with primary end-to-end repair or simple augmentation.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 27650?
The work RVU for CPT 27650 is 8.98. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Podiatric Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 27650 used?
Indicated for acute achilles tendon rupture. Performed to restore plantarflexion strength. Higher work RVU vs. other tendon repairs due to functional importance.
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