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Don’t Bungle This Bunionectomy Bundle

Published on Tue Apr 18, 2023

Question: Our podiatrist performed a hallux rigidus correction and a bunionectomy on a patient’s big toe. The correction did not involve using an implant. Can I code for both procedures using 28289 and 28296? Indiana Subscriber Answer: You cannot code for both procedures for the simple reason that the procedure described by 28289 (Hallux rigidus correction with cheilectomy, debridement and capsular release [...]
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