27825 Treat lower leg fracture
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: percutaneous fixation lower leg, leg fracture fixation
Initial closed treatment of lower leg fracture (tibia-fibula) with manipulation and percutaneous internal fixation.
Clinical Context
Performed for displaced lower leg fractures requiring fixation through minimal incisions or percutaneous approach.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.52 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.22 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.35 |
| Total RVU | 18.09 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$604.21
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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