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 RVU | 12.05 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.83 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.41 |
| Total RVU | 24.29 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$811.29
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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