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CPT 27130, 27447 & 23472
Total joint replacement is one of the highest-reimbursing procedure categories in orthopedic surgery and one of the highest-risk for denials when coding and documentation fall short. This 2026 guide breaks down CPT 27130 (total hip), 27447 (total knee), and 23472 (total shoulder) arthroplasty billing: global periods, modifier rules, ICD-10 pairings, documentation requirements, and the denial patterns that quietly cost orthopedic practices real revenue per case.
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