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Excision of one or more exostoses in the arm or shoulder, including the radius, ulna, humerus, acromion, clavicle, or scapula, including any of the following (if performed):

(a) capsulotomy;

(b) excision of surrounding osteophytes;

(c) release of ligaments;

(d) removal of one or more associated bursae or ganglia;

(e) removal of bone;

(f) synovectomy;

other than:

(g) a service to which 48438 applies; or

(h) a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies that:

(i) is an arthroscopic procedure, arthrodesis, arthroplasty or osteotomy, or involves the removal of hardware; and

(ii) is performed on the same joint or bone;

—each incision (H)

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $321.15 Benefit: 75% = $240.90

(See para TN.8.291 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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Shoulder, arthrodesis of, with synovectomy if performed (H)

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $1,295.85 Benefit: 75% = $971.90

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Arthrodesis of shoulder, with bone grafting or internal fixation, including either or both of the following (if performed):

(a) removal of prosthesis;

(b) synovectomy;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 48245, 48248, 48251, 48254 or 48257 applies (H)

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $1,690.25 Benefit: 75% = $1,267.70

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Synovectomy of shoulder, performed as an independent procedure, including release of contracture (if performed), other than a service associated with a service to which another item in this Schedule applies if the service described in the other item is for the purpose of  performing a procedure on the shoulder region by arthroscopic means (H)

Multiple Operation Rule

Fee: $1,126.80 Benefit: 75% = $845.10

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