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27818 Treatment of ankle fracture

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: percutaneous fixation trimalleolar, trimalleolar fracture fixation

Initial closed treatment of ankle fracture (trimalleolar) with manipulation and internal fixation.

Clinical Context

Performed for trimalleolar fractures amenable to closed reduction and percutaneous or limited fixation.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU5.55
Practice Expense RVU10.71
Malpractice RVU1.25
Total RVU17.51

Est. Medicare Payment

$584.83

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Orthopedic SurgeryPodiatric Surgery

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