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 RVU | 5.55 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.71 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.25 |
| Total RVU | 17.51 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$584.83
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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