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Reshaping The Thigh Bone To Correct Length

North Carolina rates for HCPCS 27468

An operation on the thigh bone, the long bone between hip and knee, to correct a difference in leg length. A section of bone is cut and repositioned so that the length is adjusted, and the bone is held while it heals. It is done for a leg that is noticeably longer or shorter than the other.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $1,778 · 10th to 90th $1,585 to $2,239
$2Kprofessional $1,778

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Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
BCBS North Carolina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$2,137.96
Median
$2,137.96
Typical High
$2,238.72
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$2,238.72
Median
$2,238.72
Typical High
$3,090.30
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$1,513.56
Median
$1,778.28
Typical High
$2,187.76
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$630.96
Median
$707.95
Typical High
$870.96
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$2,454.71
Median
$2,630.27
Typical High
$4,786.30
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
51 · Multiple procedures
Typical Low
$831.76
Median
$870.96
Typical High
$1,584.89
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
80 · Assistant surgeon
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$630.96
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
81 · Minimal assistant surgeon
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$446.68
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
82 · Assistant surgeon, no resident
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$446.68
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
AS · PA/NP assist
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$446.68
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$954.99
Median
$1,047.13
Typical High
$1,288.25