Billing Codes

49717

Revision of total ankle replacement: (a) including either: (i) exchange of tibial and talar components; or (ii) removal of tibial and talar components and conversion to ankle arthrodesis; and (b) including both of the following (iii) internal or external fixation, by any means; (iv) major bone grafting; and (c) including any of the following (if performed): (i) capsulotomy; (ii) joint release; (iii) neurolysis; (iv) debridement and extensive grafting of cysts; (v) synovectomy; (vi) joint debridement; other than a service associated with a service to which item 30023, 48245, 48248, 48251, 48254 or 48257 applies that is performed at the same site (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

Schedule fee
$2141.65
was $2087.40
100% Benefit
75%: $1606.25
Category
Category 3 — Therapeutic Procedures
Group T8 · Sub 13
Status
Fee changed
Full description

Revision of total ankle replacement: (a) including either: (i) exchange of tibial and talar components; or (ii) removal of tibial and talar components and conversion to ankle arthrodesis; and (b) including both of the following (iii) internal or external fixation, by any means; (iv) major bone grafting; and (c) including any of the following (if performed): (i) capsulotomy; (ii) joint release; (iii) neurolysis; (iv) debridement and extensive grafting of cysts; (v) synovectomy; (vi) joint debridement; other than a service associated with a service to which item 30023, 48245, 48248, 48251, 48254 or 48257 applies that is performed at the same site (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee history

Release Change Old New
July 2026 Fee ↑ $2087.4 $2141.65

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