📚 Orthopedic Surgery
5 guides on orthopedic surgery.
CPT Code 27447: Total Knee Replacement — Medicare Rate & What to Check
CPT code 27447 (Total Knee Replacement): Medicare pays $1,916. Hospitals typically charge $20,000–$60,000 (10.4–31.3x Medicare). Learn what the code means, what to dispute, and how to check your bill.
Read guide →CPT Code 27130: Total Hip Replacement — Medicare Rate & What to Check
CPT code 27130 (Total Hip Replacement): Medicare pays $1,790. Hospitals typically charge $18,000–$55,000 (10.1–30.7x Medicare). Learn what the code means, what to dispute, and how to check your bill.
Read guide →CPT Code 29827: Shoulder Arthroscopy – Rotator Cuff Repair — Medicare Rate & What to Check
CPT code 29827 (Shoulder Arthroscopy – Rotator Cuff Repair): Medicare pays $880. Hospitals typically charge $5,000–$20,000 (5.7–22.7x Medicare). Learn what the code means, what to dispute, and how to check your bill.
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CPT Code 27447: Total Knee Replacement — Medicare Rate & What to Check
CPT code 27447 (Total Knee Replacement): Medicare pays $1,916. Hospitals typically charge $20,000–$60,000 (10.4–31.3x Medicare). Learn what the code means, what to dispute, and how to check your bill.
CPT Code 27130: Total Hip Replacement — Medicare Rate & What to Check
CPT code 27130 (Total Hip Replacement): Medicare pays $1,790. Hospitals typically charge $18,000–$55,000 (10.1–30.7x Medicare). Learn what the code means, what to dispute, and how to check your bill.
CPT Code 29827: Shoulder Arthroscopy – Rotator Cuff Repair — Medicare Rate & What to Check
CPT code 29827 (Shoulder Arthroscopy – Rotator Cuff Repair): Medicare pays $880. Hospitals typically charge $5,000–$20,000 (5.7–22.7x Medicare). Learn what the code means, what to dispute, and how to check your bill.
CPT Code 29881: Knee Arthroscopy – Meniscectomy — Medicare Rate & What to Check
CPT code 29881 (Knee Arthroscopy – Meniscectomy): Medicare pays $580. Hospitals typically charge $3,500–$14,000 (6.0–24.1x Medicare). Learn what the code means, what to dispute, and how to check your bill.
CPT Code 20610: Joint Aspiration/Injection – Large — Medicare Rate & What to Check
CPT code 20610 (Joint Aspiration/Injection – Large): Medicare pays $82. Hospitals typically charge $250–$1,500 (3.0–18.3x Medicare). Learn what the code means, what to dispute, and how to check your bill.