Podiatry Coding & Billing Alert

Part 1, Bunionectomy:

Follow 4 Handy Steps to Perfect Your Bunionectomy Claims

Hint: Code 28292 does not include an osteotomy. When your podiatrist performs a bunionectomy, you have numerous CPT® codes to choose from. You must look at the documentation closely for the details that will point you to the appropriate code for your specific case. For example, you must know if your podiatrist performed an osteotomy or not. Take a look [...]
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