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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.
Knee Or Ankle Joint Fusion, Surgery To Join Together Bones In The Ankle Or Knee Joint. The Procedure Eliminates Motion Between The Bones.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Common Modifiers | None LT - Left side of body RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 27871 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 27871 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 27871 by major payers:
$980.39
$934.55
$941.96
$1,136.78
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CPT 27871
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Georgia Eye Surgicenter, LLC, Georgia Eye Institute Surgery Center
$11,473.00Published rateAdventhealth Surgery Center Davenport LLC
$6,492.00Published ratePremier-Covenant Astc LLC, Premier Ambulatory Surgery Center
Premiercovenant Astc LLC
$3,277.00Published ratePhysicians Surgery Center At Glendale Adventist, LLC
Physicians Surgery Center At Glendale Adventist LLC
$2,600.00Published rateOptumcare Colorado Asc, LLC
$995.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 27871 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 27871 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 27871 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 27840-CPT | Moderate | Closed Treatment Of Ankle Disl, Closed Treatment Of Ankle Dislocation Without Anesthesiaclosed Treatment Of Ankle Dislocation Without Anesthesia |
| 27842-CPT | Moderate | Closed Treatment Of Ankle Disl, Closed Treatment Of Ankle Dislocation Requiring Anesthesiawith Or Without Percutaneous Skeletal Fixation Closed Treatment Of Ankle Dislocation Requiring Anesthesia |
| 27870-CPT | High | Fuse Bones Of Ankle Joint, Surgery To Join Together Two Or More Bones Of Ankle Joint. The Procedure Is Done To Relieve Pain By Eliminating Motion Between The Bones. |
| 27871-CPT | Moderate | Knee Or Ankle Joint Fusion, Surgery To Join Together Bones In The Ankle Or Knee Joint. The Procedure Eliminates Motion Between The Bones. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 27871. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 27871 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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