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Open Repair of a Break at the Ankle End of the Lower Leg

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 27826

Surgery that opens the lower leg just above the ankle to line up a break that runs into the weight-bearing surface of the joint, holding the pieces with plates and screws. Restoring the joint surface as smoothly as possible is the aim, because leftover steps or gaps lead to early arthritis. Swelling often has to settle before the operation can be done safely.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $4,898 · 10th–90th $891$7,7620%10%10th90th$4,898Professionalmedian $1,738 · 10th–90th $871$1,9950%20%40%10th90th$1,738$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$20.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$4,073.80
Typical High
$7,762.47
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$870.96
Median
$1,737.80
Typical High
$1,995.26
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,897.79
Median
$14,791.08
Typical High
$42,657.95