27720 Repair of tibia
Also known as: tibial fracture repair, tibia osteosynthesis
Surgical repair of tibia fracture with or without internal fixation for union and alignment restoration.
In Plain Language
repair of broken shin bone
Clinical Context
Performed for tibial shaft, metaphyseal, or intra-articular fractures. May involve plates, screws, or intramedullary nailing.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 12.05 |
| Total RVU | 12.05 |
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 12.05, this code ranks in the 65th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.5x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 27720?
CPT 27720 (Repair of tibia) is a Surgery code. Surgical repair of tibia fracture with or without internal fixation for union and alignment restoration.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 27720?
The work RVU for CPT 27720 is 12.05. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 27720 used?
Performed for tibial shaft, metaphyseal, or intra-articular fractures. May involve plates, screws, or intramedullary nailing.
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