27756 Treatment of tibia fracture
Also known as: open reduction internal fixation tibia, open tibial fracture treatment
Initial treatment of open tibial shaft fracture (Grade I or II) with cleaning, manipulation, and internal fixation.
In Plain Language
surgical repair of broken shin bone
Clinical Context
Performed for open (compound) tibia fractures with soft tissue involvement requiring operative treatment and wound management.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.26 |
| Total RVU | 7.26 |
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 7.26, this code ranks in the 47th 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 27756?
CPT 27756 (Treatment of tibia fracture) is a Surgery code. Initial treatment of open tibial shaft fracture (Grade I or II) with cleaning, manipulation, and internal fixation.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 27756?
The work RVU for CPT 27756 is 7.26. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 27756 used?
Performed for open (compound) tibia fractures with soft tissue involvement requiring operative treatment and wound management.
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