27899 Unlisted procedures leg/ankle
Also known as: unlisted procedure, unlisted ankle/leg surgery, not otherwise specified
Unlisted procedure on the lower leg or ankle. This code reports any procedure involving the lower leg or ankle that does not have a specific Current Procedural Terminology code and requires documentation and medical necessity explanation.
In Plain Language
leg or ankle surgery not on the standard list
Clinical Context
Used when innovative techniques, combinations of procedures, or rarely performed ankle/leg surgeries are performed that do not fit into existing codes. Requires detailed operative report and medical necessity documentation.
RVU Information
CPT 27899 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
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. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Surgery category, 3% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 27899?
CPT 27899 (Unlisted procedures leg/ankle) is a Surgery code. Unlisted procedure on the lower leg or ankle. This code reports any procedure involving the lower leg or ankle that does not have a specific Current Procedural Terminology code and requires documentation and medical necessity explanation.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 27899?
The work RVU for CPT 27899 is 0.00. This code is primarily used by orthopedic surgery, foot and ankle surgery.
When is CPT 27899 used?
Used when innovative techniques, combinations of procedures, or rarely performed ankle/leg surgeries are performed that do not fit into existing codes. Requires detailed operative report and medical necessity documentation.
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