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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.
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| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 23 - Emergency Room |
| Common Modifiers | None LT - Left side of body RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 27517 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 27517 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 27517 by major payers:
$942.63
$919.92
$933.70
$1,152.32
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CPT 27517
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Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Kirby, LLC, Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Kirby Glen
$1,831.00Published ratePhysician'S Surgery Center Of Knoxville LLC
Physicians Surgery Center Of Knoxville LLC
$506.00Published rateMidwest Endoscopy Center LLC
$200.00Published rateFertility Lab Sciences Of Minneapolis, LLC
Fertility Lab Sciences Of Minn
$125.00Published rateEllicott City Ambulatory Surgery Center, Lllp, Ellicott City Ambulatory Surgery Center
Ellicott City Ambulatory Surgery Center Lllp
$58.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 27517 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 27517 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 27517 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 27477-CPT | Moderate | Arrest Epiphyseal Any Mthod (Eg Epiphysiodes); Tibia & Fibula, Arrest Epiphyseal Any Method (Eg Epiphysiodesis); Tibia And Fibula |
| 27510-CPT | Moderate | Closed Treatment Of Femoral Fr, Closed Treatment Of Femoral Fracture Distal End Medial Or Lateral Condyle With Manipulation Closed Treatment Of Femoral Fracture Distal End Medial Or |
| 27516-CPT | Moderate | Closed Treatment Of Distal Fem, Closed Treatment Of Distal Femoral Epiphyseal Separationwithout Manipulation Closed Treatment Of Distal Femoral Epiphyseal Separation |
| 27517-CPT | Moderate | Closed Treatment Of Distal Fem, Closed Treatment Of Distal Femoral Epiphyseal Separationwith Manipulation With Or Without Skin Or Skeletal Traction Closed Treatment Of Distal Femoral Epiphyseal Separation |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 27517. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 27517 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
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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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