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Report Bunionectomy Codes With Caution
Published on Thu Jul 21, 2022
Question: I have a podiatrist who wants to bill two bunionectomy codes together, 28295 (Correction, hallux valgus (bunionectomy), with sesamoidectomy, when performed; with proximal metatarsal osteotomy, any method) and 28298 (Correction, hallux valgus (bunionectomy), with sesamoidectomy, when performed; with proximal phalanx osteotomy, any method), on the left TA big toe. My colleagues and I are under the impression that you [...]