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See a sample rate comparisonCPT 27654 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 | 24Ambulatory Surgical Center 22On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | RTRight side of body LTLeft side of body |
| Hospital Outpatient Group (APC) | APC 5114 - Level 4 Musculoskeletal Procedures |
| Surgery Center Payment (ASC) | J8 - Device-intensive procedure, paid at an adjusted rate |
| Common Revenue Codes | 03600975Sign up to view all 6 |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $676.03 national non-facility rate (2026)View Medicare rates for 27654 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $545.265 median of the 8 states in the free previewView Medicaid rates for 27654 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 27654 by major payers:

$913.03
BCBS / Anthem

$966.93
UnitedHealthcare

$1,013.93
Aetna

$1,182.32
Cigna
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 27654 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The table lists codes related to 27654. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 27650-CPT | Repair,Primary,Open/Percut.Ruptured Achi |
| 27652-CPT | Repair Graft Achilles Tendon, Repair Primary Open Or Percutaneous Ruptured Achilles Tendon With Graft Includes Obtaining Graft |
| 27654-CPT | Repair,2ndary,Ruptured Achilles Tendon,W |
| 27656-CPT | Repair Leg Connective Tissue, Surgery To Repair A Problem (Abnormality) In The Strong Connective Tissue (Fascia) Of A Leg. |
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Medicare's hospital outpatient payment system (OPPS) assigns CPT 27654 to APC 5114 (Level 4 Musculoskeletal Procedures). An APC groups outpatient services that Medicare pays at the same base rate.
CMS lists CPT 27654 with ASC payment indicator J8: Device-intensive procedure, paid at an adjusted rate.
Hospital price transparency files list CPT 27654 under these revenue codes: including 0360, 0975, 0960, 0490 and 0989. A revenue code names the hospital department or charge category for the line; it does not change what the service is.