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27720 Repair of tibia

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: tibial fracture repair, tibia osteosynthesis

Surgical repair of tibia fracture with or without internal fixation for union and alignment restoration.

Clinical Context

Performed for tibial shaft, metaphyseal, or intra-articular fractures. May involve plates, screws, or intramedullary nailing.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU12.05
Practice Expense RVU9.83
Malpractice RVU2.41
Total RVU24.29

Est. Medicare Payment

$811.29

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Orthopedic SurgeryTrauma Surgery

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.