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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 27479 is classified under Surgery, in the Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System subgroup.
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| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | 22On Campus Outpatient Hospital 21Inpatient 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) | G2 - Paid separately, from the OPPS relative weight |
| Common Revenue Codes | 0360 |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $849.39 national non-facility rate (2026)View Medicare rates for 27479 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $675.67 median of the 8 states in the free previewView Medicaid rates for 27479 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 27479 by major payers:
$1,255.74
BCBS / Anthem
$1,237.37
UnitedHealthcare
$1,316.29
Aetna
$1,500.38
Cigna
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CPT 27479
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Tarrant County Surgery Center Lp
$5,329.00Published rateSouth Florida Ambulatory Surgical Center LLC
South Florida Ambulatory Surgi
$3,347.00Published rateBrentwood Surgery Center, LLC, Brentwood Surgery Center
$2,434.00Published rateEyes Of York Surgical Center LLC
$1,263.00Published rateScottsdale Eye Institute, Plc, Scottsdale Eye Institute, Plc
Scottsdale Eye Institute Plc
$538.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 27479 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The table lists codes related to 27479. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 27455-CPT | Osteotomy Proximal Tibia Inc, Osteotomy Proximal Tibia Including Fibular Excision Orosteotomy (Includes Correction Of Genu Varus(Bowleg) Or Genu Valgus (Knock-Knee)) Before Ep Iphyseal Closure |
| 27457-CPT | Knee/Leg Surgery, Osteotomy Proximal Tibia Including Fibular Excision Or Osteotomy (Includes Correction Of Genu Varus (Bowleg) Or Genu Valgus (Knock-Knee)) Unilateral; After Epiphyseal Closure |
| 27479-CPT | Arrest Epiphyseal Any Method, Arrest Epiphyseal Any Method (Eg Epiphydiodesis)Combined Distal Femur Proximal Tibia And Fibulaarrest Epiphyseal Any Method (Eg Epiphydiodes Is) |
| 27485-CPT | Arrest Hemiepiphyseal Distal Femur Or Proxim Tibia Or Fibula, Arrest Hemiepiphyseal Distal Femur Or Proximal Tibia Or Fibula (Eg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What APC is CPT 27479 assigned to?
Medicare's hospital outpatient payment system (OPPS) assigns CPT 27479 to APC 5114 (Level 4 Musculoskeletal Procedures). An APC groups outpatient services that Medicare pays at the same base rate.
How does Medicare pay for CPT 27479 in an ambulatory surgery center?
CMS lists CPT 27479 with ASC payment indicator G2: Paid separately, from the OPPS relative weight.
Which revenue codes are billed with CPT 27479?
Hospital price transparency files list CPT 27479 under these revenue codes: 0360. A revenue code names the hospital department or charge category for the line; it does not change what the service is.