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27750

Closed treatment of tibial shaft fracture; without manipulation

Orthopedics Fracture Care 19.60 Total RVUs
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For closed treatment of tibial shaft fracture without manipulation

Relative Value Units (RVUs)

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Work RVU
11.00
Physician effort
PE RVU
7.50
Practice expense
MP RVU
1.10
Malpractice
Total RVU
19.60
Combined value
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Clinical Information

When to Use

For closed treatment of tibial shaft fracture without manipulation

Time Requirement
15-30 minutes typical procedure time

Common Scenarios

Non-displaced tibial shaft fracture
Stable tibial shaft fracture
Closed treatment of tibial fracture
Non-operative tibial fracture management
Conservative tibial fracture treatment

Documentation Requirements

  • Indication for closed treatment
  • Fracture type and location
  • Alignment assessment
  • Imaging findings
  • Follow-up plan

Coding Guidelines

Common Modifiers

50 Bilateral procedure when both legs performed same session
51 Multiple procedures performed same session
LT Left side procedure
RT Right side procedure

Bundling Rules

  • Includes closed treatment without manipulation
  • Includes casting or splinting
  • Manipulation coded separately
  • Open treatment coded separately
  • Follow-up visits within global period bundled

Exclusions

  • 27752 (closed treatment of tibial shaft fracture with manipulation)
  • 27758 (open treatment of tibial shaft fracture)
  • 27530 (closed treatment of tibial fracture, proximal)
  • 27535 (closed treatment of tibial fracture with manipulation)

Coding Notes

Closed treatment without manipulation
Global period is 90 days
Document fracture type and stability
Casting or splinting included

Clinical scenarios

Non-displaced tibial shaft fracture
Non-displaced tibial shaft fracture
When to use:For closed treatment of tibial shaft fracture without manipulation
  • Indication for closed treatment
  • Fracture type and location
  • Alignment assessment
Stable tibial shaft fracture
Stable tibial shaft fracture
When to use:For closed treatment of tibial shaft fracture without manipulation
  • Indication for closed treatment
  • Fracture type and location
  • Alignment assessment
Closed treatment of tibial fracture
Closed treatment of tibial fracture
When to use:For closed treatment of tibial shaft fracture without manipulation
  • Indication for closed treatment
  • Fracture type and location
  • Alignment assessment

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Code Details

Code 27750
Category Orthopedics
Subcategory Fracture Care
Total RVUs 19.60

Medicare Pricing

PFS
2025 National Rate
$355.16
Facility
$329.29
Non-Facility
$355.16
RVU Breakdown
Work RVU:3.37PE RVU:6.96MP RVU:0.65Total RVU:10.98CF:$32.3465Global Days:090
OPPS Details
APC:5111Status:TCopayment:
Physician Fee Schedule: Medicare pays physicians based on Relative Value Units (RVUs) multiplied by a conversion factor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 27750?

CPT 27750 is the billing code for "Closed treatment of tibial shaft fracture; without manipulation". For closed treatment of tibial shaft fracture without manipulation

How much does Medicare pay for CPT 27750?

Medicare pays approximately $355.16 for CPT 27750 (national average). Actual payment varies by geographic location due to GPCI adjustments. Hospital and commercial insurance rates are typically 2-4x higher than Medicare rates.

What are the RVUs for CPT 27750?

CPT 27750 has a total RVU of 19.60, broken down as: Work RVU 11.00, Practice Expense RVU 7.50, and Malpractice RVU 1.10. RVUs (Relative Value Units) determine Medicare reimbursement rates.

What documentation is required for CPT 27750?

Key documentation requirements for CPT 27750 include: Indication for closed treatment; Fracture type and location; Alignment assessment; Imaging findings. Missing or incomplete documentation is a leading cause of claim denials for this code.

Can CPT 27750 be billed with other codes?

Bundling considerations for CPT 27750: Includes closed treatment without manipulation. Includes casting or splinting Use an NCCI bundling checker to verify specific code combinations before billing.

What modifiers are commonly used with CPT 27750?

Common modifiers for CPT 27750 include: 50 (Bilateral procedure when both legs performed same session), 51 (Multiple procedures performed same session), LT (Left side procedure). Modifiers indicate special circumstances and can affect reimbursement or prevent claim denials.

What is the time requirement for CPT 27750?

The typical time requirement for CPT 27750 is 15-30 minutes typical procedure time. Time-based codes require documentation of the actual time spent providing the service.

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