CPT 27871
Fusion of tibiofibular joint
CPT 27871 at a glance
- Code
- 27871
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Fusion of tibiofibular joint
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (surgical)
- CMS addendum
- AA (Surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 27871?
CPT 27871 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Fusion of tibiofibular joint". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 27871 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 27871 appears on Medicare's ASC Covered Procedures List (CMS Addendum AA), so Medicare reimburses it when the surgery is performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 27871 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 27871?
CPT 27871 is most associated with General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery.
Reference information compiled from the CMS April 2026 ASC payment addenda (AA, BB, EE). Codes, descriptors, and ASC payment status change with each CMS update. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against the current CMS addenda and individual payer policy before billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.