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27899 Unlisted procedures leg/ankle

Surgery

Also known as: unlisted procedure, unlisted ankle/leg surgery, not otherwise specified

Unlisted procedure on the lower leg or ankle. This code reports any procedure involving the lower leg or ankle that does not have a specific Current Procedural Terminology code and requires documentation and medical necessity explanation.

Clinical Context

Used when innovative techniques, combinations of procedures, or rarely performed ankle/leg surgeries are performed that do not fit into existing codes. Requires detailed operative report and medical necessity documentation.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.00
Practice Expense RVU0.00
Malpractice RVU0.00
Total RVU0.00

Specialties

orthopedic surgeryfoot and ankle surgery

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