Podiatry Coding & Billing Alert

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Question: The podiatrist performed a level-three evaluation and management (E/M) service for an established patient. The podiatrist then performed a partial phalangeal base resection on a patient’s right great toe and a complete resection on a patient’s right second digit. Which codes should I report on this claim? Florida Subscriber Answer: You should report the following codes on this claim: 28126 (Resection, [...]
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