Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 49215

Reconstruction of single or multiple ligaments or capsules of wrist, including any of the following (if performed):

(a) arthrotomy;

(b) ligament harvesting and grafting;

(c) synovectomy;

(d) tendon harvesting and grafting;

(e) insertion of synthetic ligament substitute

(H)

Multiple Operation Rule

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $715.15 Benefit: 75% = $536.40

(See para TN.8.116 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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For the purposes of these items, the wrist includes both the radiocarpal joint and the midcarpal joint.

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