Billing Codes

48436

Excision of one or more exostoses of the hand, distal to the wrist, including any of the following (if performed): (a) excision of surrounding osteophytes; (b) release of ligaments; (c) removal of one or more associated bursae or ganglia; (d) removal of bone; (e) synovectomy; other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies that: (f) is an arthroscopic procedure, arthrodesis, arthroplasty or osteotomy, or involves the removal of hardware; and (g) is performed on the same joint or bone; —each incision (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

Schedule fee
$321.15
was $313.00
100% Benefit
75%: $240.90
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Group T8 · Sub 5
Status
Fee changed
Full description

Excision of one or more exostoses of the hand, distal to the wrist, including any of the following (if performed): (a) excision of surrounding osteophytes; (b) release of ligaments; (c) removal of one or more associated bursae or ganglia; (d) removal of bone; (e) synovectomy; other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies that: (f) is an arthroscopic procedure, arthrodesis, arthroplasty or osteotomy, or involves the removal of hardware; and (g) is performed on the same joint or bone; —each incision (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee history

Release Change Old New
July 2026 Fee ↑ $313.0 $321.15

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