27654 Repair of achilles tendon
Also known as: achilles repair with reinforcement, achilles tenodesis
Surgical repair of achilles tendon with tenodesis or reinforcement for rupture or degenerative disease.
In Plain Language
reinforced repair of heel tendon
Clinical Context
Performed for achilles ruptures in elderly patients, chronic ruptures, or when primary repair alone is insufficient. Provides additional structural support.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 10.27 |
| Total RVU | 10.27 |
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 10.27, this code ranks in the 60th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.3x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 27654?
CPT 27654 (Repair of achilles tendon) is a Surgery code. Surgical repair of achilles tendon with tenodesis or reinforcement for rupture or degenerative disease.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 27654?
The work RVU for CPT 27654 is 10.27. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Podiatric Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 27654 used?
Performed for achilles ruptures in elderly patients, chronic ruptures, or when primary repair alone is insufficient. Provides additional structural support.
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