CPT code 27047 denotes surgical excision of a soft-tissue tumor located in the pelvis or hip subcutaneous tissues with a lesion size under 3 cm. Nationally, this code is used to document and bill for targeted, superficial soft-tissue tumor removals in ambulatory and outpatient surgical settings. Accurate use of this code affects clinical documentation, surgical billing, and encounter classification for a commonly performed minor oncologic or benign tumor procedure.

Key payers discussed include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of clinical context, typical sites of service, and the service type associated with the code. The publication also presents billing and utilization benchmarks where available, common modifier interactions as noted in input, and policy or coverage considerations that impact claim adjudication and coding practice.

The content is intended to help coding professionals, surgical teams, and revenue cycle staff understand the clinical scope and billing context of CPT code 27047, including how it maps to outpatient surgical workflows and documentation expectations. Data not available in the input is noted where relevant in detailed sections.