27884 Amputation follow-up surgery
Also known as: revision amputation, re-amputation, amputation revision surgery
Re-amputation or revision of amputation site of the lower leg. This secondary surgical procedure revises a previous amputation for inadequate soft tissue coverage, infection, or other complications.
In Plain Language
revising a previous amputation; amputation site surgery
Clinical Context
Performed when initial amputation has complications such as skin necrosis, infection, inadequate soft tissue coverage, or pain from neuroma. Allows prosthetic fitting and improves patient function.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.54 |
| Total RVU | 8.54 |
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 8.54, this code ranks in the 52nd percentile among Surgery codes — 1.1x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 27884?
CPT 27884 (Amputation follow-up surgery) is a Surgery code. Re-amputation or revision of amputation site of the lower leg. This secondary surgical procedure revises a previous amputation for inadequate soft tissue coverage, infection, or other complications.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 27884?
The work RVU for CPT 27884 is 8.54. This code is primarily used by orthopedic surgery, vascular surgery, plastic surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 27884 used?
Performed when initial amputation has complications such as skin necrosis, infection, inadequate soft tissue coverage, or pain from neuroma. Allows prosthetic fitting and improves patient function.
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