CPT 27681
Release of lower leg tendons
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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CPT 27681 at a glance
- Code
- 27681
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Release of lower leg tendons
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $1,644.87 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 27681?
CPT 27681 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code for release of lower leg tendons. Its official short descriptor is "Release of lower leg tendons". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 27681 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 27681 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 27681 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 27681?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 27681 is $1,644.87 (Medicare ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted Medicare amount; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Which specialties use CPT 27681?
CPT 27681 is most associated with General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.