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See a sample rate comparisonCPT 27511 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 | RTRight side of body LTLeft side of body |
| Hospital Outpatient Group (APC) | APC 5115 - Level 5 Musculoskeletal Procedures |
| Surgery Center Payment (ASC) | J8 - Device-intensive procedure, paid at an adjusted rate |
| Common Revenue Codes | 03600975Sign up to view all 3 |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $900.82 national non-facility rate (2026)View Medicare rates for 27511 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $714.835 median of the 8 states in the free previewView Medicaid rates for 27511 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 27511 by major payers:

$1,353.74
BCBS / Anthem

$1,364.53
UnitedHealthcare

$1,436.29
Aetna

$1,636.71
Cigna
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Iu Health Arnett Hospital, Inc, Arnett Surgery Center, LLC
Indiana University Health Arnett Inc
Advanced Surgical Center Of Sunset Hills LLC
Advanced Surgical Center Of Sunset Hills, LLC
Surgical Specialty Center Of Mid Atlantic, LLC
Surgical Specialty Center Of Mid-Atlantic, LLC
Nathan Reed
Deaconess Hospital Inc
Suffolk Surgery Center LLC
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 27511 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The table lists codes related to 27511. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 27503-CPT | 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 |
| 27509-CPT | Treatment Of Thigh Fracture, Percutaneous Skeletal Fixation Of Femoral Fracture Distal End Medial Or Lateral Condyle Or Supracondylar Or Transcondylar With Or Without Intercondylar Extension Or Distal Femoral Epiphyseal Separation |
| 27511-CPT | Open Treatment Of Femoral Supr, Open Treatment Of Femoral Supracondylar Or Transcondylar Fracture Without Intercondylar Extension Includes Internal Fixation When Performed |
| 27513-CPT | Open Treatment Of Femoral Supr, Open Treatment Of Femoral Supracondylar Or Transcondylar Fracture With Intercondylar Extension Includes Internal Fixation When Performed |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 27511. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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Factors that affect fee schedules
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Medicare's hospital outpatient payment system (OPPS) assigns CPT 27511 to APC 5115 (Level 5 Musculoskeletal Procedures). An APC groups outpatient services that Medicare pays at the same base rate.
CMS lists CPT 27511 with ASC payment indicator J8: Device-intensive procedure, paid at an adjusted rate.
Hospital price transparency files list CPT 27511 under these revenue codes: 0360, 0975 and 0960. A revenue code names the hospital department or charge category for the line; it does not change what the service is.