Medicare Benefits Schedule - Note TN.8.179

• Items 47924, 47927 and 47929 are appropriate to be claimed once per bone.
• Where an implant crosses a joint, or multiple bones, the item should be claimed once, using one of the items, rather than multiple claims of items 47924 and 47927 and 47929.

Related Items: 47924 47927 47929

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Multiple Operation Rule

Removal of one or more buried wires, pins or screws (inserted for internal fixation purposes), with incision, other than a service associated with a service to which item 47927 or 47929 applies—one bone

(Anaes.)

Fee: $42.90 Benefit: 75% = $32.20 85% = $36.50

(See para TN.8.179 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Multiple Operation Rule

Removal of one or more buried wires, pins or screws (inserted for internal fixation purposes)—one bone (H)

(Anaes.)

Fee: $160.85 Benefit: 75% = $120.65

(See para TN.8.179 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Multiple Operation Rule

Removal of fixation elements (including plate, rod or nail and associated wires, pins, screws or external fixation), other than a service associated with a service to which item 47924 or 47927 applies—one bone (H)

(Anaes.) (Assist.)

Fee: $428.95 Benefit: 75% = $321.75

(See para TN.8.179 of explanatory notes to this Category)