HCPCS 29899

Arthroscopy, ankle, surgical; with ankle arthrodesis

AI EXPLANATION: An arthroscopic ankle fusion is a surgical procedure where an orthopedic surgeon permanently joins the bones of the ankle joint together to eliminate motion and relieve persistent pain or instability caused by severe arthritis or injury. Using small incisions and a miniature camera called an arthroscope, the surgeon views the joint, removes damaged cartilage from the bone ends, and secures the bones with hardware such as screws so they can heal into a single, solid bone.