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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 27700 is classified under Surgery, in the Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System subgroup.
Reshape Ankle Joint, Surgery To Reshape The Damaged End Of An Ankle Joint By Grinding Down The Surface. The Procedure Stimulates Growth Of New Tissue (Bone).
| 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 | 0360 |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $669.35 national non-facility rate (2026)View Medicare rates for 27700 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $527.485 median of the 8 states in the free previewView Medicaid rates for 27700 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 27700 by major payers:
$939.78
BCBS / Anthem
$835.99
UnitedHealthcare
$854.05
Aetna
$1,057.57
Cigna
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CPT 27700
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Leigh Orthopedic Surgery Center, LLC
Leigh Orthopedic Surgery Center LLC
$8,084.00Published rateAdvanced Surgical Care Of Clearwater LLC
$5,433.00Published rateAdvanced Eye Surgery Center
$3,150.00Published rateColumbia Nephrology Associates PA
The Columbia Nephrology Associates, P.A.
$2,200.00Published rateRancho Mirage Surgery Center, LLC, Rancho Mirage Surgery Center
Rancho Mirage Surgery Center, LLC
$624.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 27700 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The table lists codes related to 27700. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 27690-CPT | Transfer Or Transplant Of Sing, Transfer Or Transplant Of Single Tendon (With Muscleredirection Or Rerouting) Superficial (Eg Anterior Tibial Extensors Into Midfoot) |
| 27691-CPT | Revise Lower Leg Tendon, Transfer Or Transplant Of Single Tendon With Muscle Redirection Or Rerouting Deep Eg Anterior Tibial Or Posterior Tibial Through Interosseous Space Flexor Digitorum Longus Flexor Hallucis Longus Or Peroneal Tendon To Midfoot Or Hindfoot |
| 27692-CPT | Revise Additional Leg Tendon, Transfer Or Transplant Of Single Tendon (With Muscle Redirection Or Rerouting); Each Additional Tendon (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 27700-CPT | Reshape Ankle Joint, Surgery To Reshape The Damaged End Of An Ankle Joint By Grinding Down The Surface. The Procedure Stimulates Growth Of New Tissue (Bone). |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What APC is CPT 27700 assigned to?
Medicare's hospital outpatient payment system (OPPS) assigns CPT 27700 to APC 5114 (Level 4 Musculoskeletal Procedures). An APC groups outpatient services that Medicare pays at the same base rate.
How does Medicare pay for CPT 27700 in an ambulatory surgery center?
CMS lists CPT 27700 with ASC payment indicator J8: Device-intensive procedure, paid at an adjusted rate.
Which revenue codes are billed with CPT 27700?
Hospital price transparency files list CPT 27700 under these revenue codes: 0360. A revenue code names the hospital department or charge category for the line; it does not change what the service is.