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Identify Correct Dx and Procedure Codes for Heel Spurs

Published on Wed Jul 14, 2021

Question: The patient has a heel spur in her left foot. My podiatrist excised the spur and removed part of the calcaneus. Which ICD-10-CM and CPT® codes should I report on my claim? New York Subscriber Answer: You should report 28118 (Ostectomy, calcaneus) as the procedure code on your claim. You should also report M77.32 (Calcaneal spur, left foot) as [...]
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