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Last Verified: September 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.
Arrest Epiphyseal Any Mthod (Eg Epiphysiodes); Tibia & Fibula, Arrest Epiphyseal Any Method (Eg Epiphysiodesis); Tibia And Fibula
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None LT - Left side of body RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 27477 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 27477 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 27477 by major payers:
$992.78
$992.86
$1,054.53
$1,209.37
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CPT 27477
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Saint Vincent Hlth Ctr Spu
Highmark Health
$17,863.40Published rateAmbulatory Surgery Center Of Spartanburg, LLC
Ambulatory Surgery Center Of Spartanburg
$3,260.00Published ratePvscg, LLC
Pvscg LLC
$1,759.00Published rateDulaney Eye Institute, LLC
Dulaney Eye Institute LLC
$1,339.00Published rateEye Surgery Center Of Maryville LLC, Eyes Of Illinois Surgery Center
Novamed Eye Surgery Center Of Maryville LLC
$624.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 27477 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 27477 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 27477 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 27472-CPT | High | Repair Nonunion Or Malunion, Repair Nonunion Or Malunion Femur Distal To Head Andneck With Iliac Or Other Autogenous Bone Graft (Includes Obtaining Graft) |
| 27475-CPT | Moderate | Arrest Epiphyseal Any Mthod (Eg Epiphysiodes); Distal Femur, Arrest Epiphyseal Any Method (Eg Epiphysiodesis); Distal Femur |
| 27477-CPT | Moderate | Arrest Epiphyseal Any Mthod (Eg Epiphysiodes); Tibia & Fibula, Arrest Epiphyseal Any Method (Eg Epiphysiodesis); Tibia And Fibula |
| 27503-CPT | High | Treatment Of Thigh Fracture, Closed Treatment Of Supracondylar Or Transcondylar Femoral Fracture With Or Without Intercondylar Extension With Manipulation With Or Without Skin Or Skeletal Traction |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 27477. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 27477 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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