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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.
Lengthen Or Shorten Of Tndon Leg/Ankle; Multi Tendons (T, Lengthening Or Shortening Of Tendon Leg Or Ankle; Multiple Tendons (T
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None RT - Right side of body LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 27686 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 27686 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 27686 by major payers:
$735.20
$753.64
$774.38
$897.57
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CPT 27686
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San Marcos Asc LLC
$4,633.00Published rateAlaska Digestive Center, LLC
Alaska Digestive Center LLC
$2,519.00Published rateChiniko LLC, Eye Surgery Center
Chiniko LLC
$1,547.00Published ratePoole Endoscopy Center, Neel Kamal Md
$1,084.00Published rateCummins Womens Healthcare LLC, Elizabeth Cummins Md
Cummins Womens Healthcare, LLC
$643.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 27686 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 27686 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 27686 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 27675-CPT | Moderate | Repair Lower Leg Tendons, Repair Of Dislocating Lower Leg Tendons Without A Cut Through The Lower Leg Bone On The Outside Of The Leg (Fibula) |
| 27676-CPT | Moderate | Repair Lower Leg Tendons, Repair Of Dislocating Lower Leg Tendons With A Cut Through The Lower Leg Bone On The Outside Of The Leg (Fibula) |
| 27680-CPT | Moderate | Tenolysis Flexor Or Extenso Tndon Leg &/Or Ankle; Sngle Ea, Tenolysis Flexor Or Extensor Tendon Leg And/Or Ankle; Single Each T |
| 27686-CPT | Moderate | Lengthen Or Shorten Of Tndon Leg/Ankle; Multi Tendons (T, Lengthening Or Shortening Of Tendon Leg Or Ankle; Multiple Tendons (T |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 27686. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 27686 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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