27730 Repair of tibia epiphysis
Also known as: tibial epiphysis repair, physeal repair
Surgical repair of tibial epiphyseal injury or non-union to restore physeal closure and alignment in growing patients.
In Plain Language
repair of shin bone growth plate
Clinical Context
Indicated for physeal fracture-separation with displacement or non-union in pediatric patients. Prevents angular deformity.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.51 |
| Total RVU | 7.51 |
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 7.51, this code ranks in the 48th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.1x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 27730?
CPT 27730 (Repair of tibia epiphysis) is a Surgery code. Surgical repair of tibial epiphyseal injury or non-union to restore physeal closure and alignment in growing patients.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 27730?
The work RVU for CPT 27730 is 7.51. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedics. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 27730 used?
Indicated for physeal fracture-separation with displacement or non-union in pediatric patients. Prevents angular deformity.
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