27823 Treatment of ankle fracture
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: open reduction posterior trimalleolar, posterior tibial fixation ankle
Initial open treatment of ankle fracture with posterior tibia (trimalleolar plus) involving posterior malleolus fixation.
Clinical Context
Performed for complex ankle fractures with posterior tibial component requiring anatomic reduction of all components.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 12.83 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 12.28 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.53 |
| Total RVU | 27.64 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$923.18
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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