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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Move A Thigh Tendon Or Muscle, Surgery To Move All Or Part Of The Hamstring Muscle Or Tendon (Located At The Back Of The Thigh). The Procedure Reattaches One End Of The Tendon Or Muscle To The Thigh Bone (Femur).
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 59 - Distinct Procedural Service None 80 - Assistant surgeon |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 27400 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 27400 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 27400 by major payers:
$983.65
$933.58
$961.46
$1,170.97
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CPT 27400
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East Mequon Surgery Center LLC
$10,859.00Published rateBanner Estrella Surgery Center LLC
$4,014.00Published rateCenter For Pain Management Ambulatory Surgery, Ltd
Center For Pain Management Ambulatory Surgery Ltd
$2,790.00Published rateCenter For Spine & Pain Medicine, PC, Cspm Ambulatory Surgery
Center For Spine And Pain Medici
$1,517.00Published ratePuget Sound Gastroenterology, PLLC, Fremont Endoscopy Center
Puget Sound Gastroenterology, P.S.
$857.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 27400 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 27400 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 27400 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 27394-CPT | Moderate | Lengthen Hamstring Multiple Unilat |
| 27396-CPT | Moderate | Move Or Replace Thigh Tendon, Surgery To Transplant Or Transfer One Or More Tendons In The Thigh To A Different Location In The Thigh. The Procedure May Involve Moving Muscle Tissue As Well. |
| 27397-CPT | High | Move Or Replace Thigh Tendon, Surgery To Transplant Or Transfer One Or More Tendons In The Thigh To A Different Location In The Thigh. The Procedure May Involve Moving Muscle Tissue As Well. |
| 27400-CPT | Moderate | Move A Thigh Tendon Or Muscle, Surgery To Move All Or Part Of The Hamstring Muscle Or Tendon (Located At The Back Of The Thigh). The Procedure Reattaches One End Of The Tendon Or Muscle To The Thigh Bone (Femur). |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 27400. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 27400 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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