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Understand the Difference Between Open and Percutaneous Tenotomies
Published on Wed May 15, 2024
Question: My podiatrist carried out a tenotomy procedure to correct a hammertoe deformity that was reducible and involved only soft tissue, with no bone involvement. The tenotomy was performed to lessen the deformity. How should I code this encounter? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: There isn’t sufficient information in your question as you ask it to accurately select the correct tenotomy code. Therefore, [...]