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CPT 27675: Repair of Dislocated Peroneal Tendons
CPT code 27675 denotes surgical repair of dislocated peroneal tendons without bone-cutting procedures on the fibula. This code is used for operative management of lateral ankle tendon subluxation or dislocation to restore function and relieve pain. Nationally, accurate use of this CPT code supports clinical documentation, appropriate reimbursement, and quality tracking for foot and ankle surgical care.
Key payers in common coverage analyses include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Coverage policies and prior authorization requirements for operative peroneal tendon repair vary by plan and clinical criteria, making consistent coding and documentation important for claims adjudication.
Readers will find an overview of the clinical context for the procedure, typical sites of service (hospital inpatient/outpatient and ambulatory surgery centers), common modifiers used with surgical CPT coding, and guidance on where to locate relevant payer policy details. The publication summarizes benchmarks and policy updates where available and highlights documentation elements—such as operative details and clinical indications—that drive correct CPT code selection and claims processing. Data not available in the input are noted where applicable.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 27675 describes a surgical repair of dislocated peroneal tendons without osteotomy or cutting into the fibula. The procedure is performed to restore tendon function and relieve lateral ankle pain resulting from tendon subluxation or dislocation.
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Service type: Operative tendon repair of the lateral ankle (peroneal tendons)
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Typical site of service: Hospital inpatient or outpatient surgical setting, or ambulatory surgery center where orthopedic foot and ankle procedures are performed.
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