27722 Repair/graft of tibia
Also known as: tibial fracture repair with graft, tibia osteosynthesis with graft
Surgical repair of tibial fracture with bone graft for non-union, malunion, or primary comminuted fracture treatment.
In Plain Language
repair of broken shin bone with bone graft
Clinical Context
Used for comminuted fractures requiring graft for consolidation. Addresses atrophic non-union or primary fractures with bone loss.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 12.14 |
| Total RVU | 12.14 |
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 12.14, 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 27722?
CPT 27722 (Repair/graft of tibia) is a Surgery code. Surgical repair of tibial fracture with bone graft for non-union, malunion, or primary comminuted fracture treatment.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 27722?
The work RVU for CPT 27722 is 12.14. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 27722 used?
Used for comminuted fractures requiring graft for consolidation. Addresses atrophic non-union or primary fractures with bone loss.
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