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Ankle Release for Tightness at the Back of the Joint

Rhode Island rates for HCPCS 27612

Opens the back of the ankle and releases the tight capsule and surrounding tissue holding the foot pointed downward, so the ankle can bend upward again. The Achilles tendon may be lengthened in the same operation when it is part of the tightness. It is used when stretching, bracing and therapy have not restored motion.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $4,266 · 10th to 90th $2,818 to $9,550
$5K$10Kfacility $4,266

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,398.83
Median
$3,235.94
Typical High
$3,981.07
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,818.38
Median
$5,128.61
Typical High
$10,000.00