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CPT 27306: Percutaneous Tenotomy of Adductor or Hamstring
CPT code 27306 denotes a percutaneous tenotomy of a single adductor or hamstring tendon—a targeted, minimally invasive surgical release used to address tendon tightness or contracture. Nationally, this code matters because it captures a focused procedure performed across multiple ambulatory and outpatient settings, with implications for surgical utilization, care setting choice, and reimbursement for minor musculoskeletal procedures. Key payers included in the analysis are Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare.
Readers will learn what CPT code 27306 represents clinically, where the service is typically performed, and how it is categorized for billing. The publication summarizes payer coverage patterns, common billing modifiers, and typical procedural context to aid revenue cycle and clinical coding teams. It also provides benchmarks and policy-related updates relevant to minor percutaneous musculoskeletal procedures, and highlights clinical considerations that affect coding and site-of-service decisions. Data not available in the input for specific payers, taxonomies, and ICD-10 linkage is noted within relevant sections.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 27306 describes a percutaneous tenotomy, a procedure in which a provider divides a single tendon of the adductor or hamstring through a small incision in the skin. This is a minor surgical tendon release intended to reduce tendon tightness or contracture.
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Service type: Percutaneous tendon release / tenotomy
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Typical site of service: Ambulatory surgical center or hospital outpatient setting; may also be performed in an office-based procedure room depending on clinical setting and provider capability.