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See a sample rate comparisonCPT 27403 is classified under Surgery, in the Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System subgroup.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | 21Inpatient Hospital 22On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | LTLeft side of body RTRight side of body |
| Hospital Outpatient Group (APC) | APC 5114 - Level 4 Musculoskeletal Procedures |
| Surgery Center Payment (ASC) | J8 - Device-intensive procedure, paid at an adjusted rate |
| Common Revenue Codes | 03600960Sign up to view all 3 |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $610.57 national non-facility rate (2026)View Medicare rates for 27403 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $487.38 median of the 8 states in the free previewView Medicaid rates for 27403 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 27403 by major payers:

$901.31
BCBS / Anthem

$868.66
UnitedHealthcare

$914.12
Aetna

$1,062.54
Cigna
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Riverside Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC, The Endoscopy & Colonoscopy Center
Riverside Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC
Mngi Endoscopy Asc Inc
Asc Gamma Partners Ltd, Miami Surgical Center
Asc Gamma Partners Ltd
Endosurg Outpatient Center LLC
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 27403 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The table lists codes related to 27403. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 27332-CPT | Arthrotomy W/ Xcision Of Semilunar Cartilage (Meniscectomy) Knee, Arthrotomy With Excision Of Semilunar Cartilage (Meniscectomy) Knee; |
| 27333-CPT | Arthrotomy W/ Xcision Of Semilunar Cartilage (Meniscectomy) Knee, Arthrotomy With Excision Of Semilunar Cartilage (Meniscectomy) Knee; |
| 27335-CPT | Removal Of Knee Joint Lining, Exploration Of Knee Joint. The Procedure Includes Removal Of Inflamed Joint Lining To Alleviate Pain. |
| 27403-CPT | Arthrotomy With Open Meniscus Repair |
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Medicare's hospital outpatient payment system (OPPS) assigns CPT 27403 to APC 5114 (Level 4 Musculoskeletal Procedures). An APC groups outpatient services that Medicare pays at the same base rate.
CMS lists CPT 27403 with ASC payment indicator J8: Device-intensive procedure, paid at an adjusted rate.
Hospital price transparency files list CPT 27403 under these revenue codes: 0360, 0960 and 0975. A revenue code names the hospital department or charge category for the line; it does not change what the service is.