27888 Amputation of foot at ankle
Also known as: Symes amputation, ankle disarticulation, foot amputation at ankle, Symes procedure
Amputation of the foot at the ankle level (Symes amputation). This procedure removes the entire foot while preserving tibial and fibular length for prosthetic fitting at ankle disarticulation.
Clinical Context
Performed for severe foot trauma, necrotizing infection, or peripheral vascular disease limited to the foot. Preserves tibial length for improved prosthetic fitting compared to transtibial amputation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 10.11 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.27 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.58 |
| Total RVU | 15.96 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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