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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.
Set Dislocated Knee, Treatment Of Dislocated Knee Using Manual Traction. After Treatment A Splint Or Immobilizer Is Usually Applied For Support.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | 23 - Emergency Room 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None 54 - Surgical Care Only LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 27550 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 27550 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 27550 by major payers:
$695.98
$680.30
$719.98
$854.31
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CPT 27550
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Ambulatory Surgery Center Group Ltd
$2,965.00Published rateSurgcenter Of Greater Jacksonville, LLC
Surgcenter Of Greater Jacksonville LLC
$688.00Published rateMid-State Endoscopy Center LLC
Midstate Endoscopy Center LLC
$506.00Published rateLake Mary Surgery Center LLC
Lake Mary Surgery Center
$196.00Published rateNortheast Georgia Urological Surgery Center, LLC
Northeast Georgia Urological Surgery Center LLC
$97.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 27550 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 27550 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 27550 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 27550-CPT | Moderate | Set Dislocated Knee, Treatment Of Dislocated Knee Using Manual Traction. After Treatment A Splint Or Immobilizer Is Usually Applied For Support. |
| 27552-CPT | Moderate | Closed Treatment Of Knee Dislo, Closed Treatment Of Knee Dislocation Requiring Anesthesiaclosed Treatment Of Knee Dislocation Requiring Anesthesia |
| 27556-CPT | High | Surgery On Dislocated Knee, Surgery To Repair A Dislocated Knee Where There Is Significant Injury To Surrounding Tissue. Pins Or Wires May Be Used To Hold The Joint While It Heals. |
| 27557-CPT | High | Surgery On Dislocated Knee, Surgery To Repair A Dislocated Knee Where There Is Significant Injury To Surrounding Tissue. Pins Or Wires May Be Used To Hold The Joint While It Heals. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 27550. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 27550 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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