Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 48419

Osteotomy of distal tibia, for correction of deformity, without internal or external fixation, including any of the following (if performed):

(a) excision of surrounding osteophytes;

(b) release of joint;

(c) removal of bone;

(d) synovectomy;

—one bone (H)

Multiple Operation Rule

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $718.45 Benefit: 75% = $538.85

(See para TN.8.200 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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• An arthrodesis consists of joint preparation, removal of surrounding osteophytes, intraarticular joint correction and fixation by any means.
• Bone procedure items (48430, 48400, 48403, 48406, 48409, 48419, or 48420) are not to be claimed unless performed at a separate site to the arthrodesis.
• Neurolysis (39330), wound debridement (30023) and ganglion excision (30107) items are not to be claimed unless performed at a site separate to the arthrodesis site.

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