27665 Repair of leg tendon each
Also known as: posterior leg tendon repair, calf tendon repair
Surgical repair of achilles or posterior compartment tendon injury in lower leg for each tendon repaired.
In Plain Language
repair of back leg tendon
Clinical Context
Used for gastrocnemius or soleus injury. Restoration of plantarflexion. Commonly combined with achilles repair procedures.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.43 |
| Total RVU | 5.43 |
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 5.43, this code ranks in the 37th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.5x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 27665?
CPT 27665 (Repair of leg tendon each) is a Surgery code. Surgical repair of achilles or posterior compartment tendon injury in lower leg for each tendon repaired.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 27665?
The work RVU for CPT 27665 is 5.43. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Podiatric Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 27665 used?
Used for gastrocnemius or soleus injury. Restoration of plantarflexion. Commonly combined with achilles repair procedures.
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