27648 Injection for ankle x-ray
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: ankle arthrography, ankle joint injection
Injection of contrast medium into the ankle joint under fluoroscopic guidance for arthrographic visualization.
Clinical Context
Diagnostic procedure performed to visualize ankle joint anatomy, cartilage, and ligaments. Largely replaced by MRI but still used in specific cases.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.94 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.11 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.14 |
| Total RVU | 6.19 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$206.75
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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