CPT^® 28116, Under Excision Procedures on the Foot and Toes

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 28116 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Foot and Toes.

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In this procedure, the provider removes the tarsal coalition, a condition in which the tarsal bones or small bones in the foot are fused abnormally by a bridge of tissue which limits the motion between them.

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Is there a code for an extensor digitorum brevis muscle interposition?

And would it be billable or inclusive if it is done with a resection of calconeonavicular tarsal coalition of the foot (28116)?... [ Read More ]

REMOVAL LOOSE BODY, MIDFOOT

Need help with the above. Physician gave me 28116 but I don't feel comfortable with that. I'm thinking maybe 28118 but would the diagnosis be osteophyte? Description....Sharp dissection was carried in... [ Read More ]

excision of multiple coalitions 28116 x1 or x3?

28116 should only be billed once. MUE for most payers including Medicare is 1.... [ Read More ]

excision of multiple coalitions 28116 x1 or x3?

I am in ASC and this op report suggests that I might code multiple procedures for excision of multiple coalitions within one incision site. This case looks like it could be: 28116-RT, 76000-TC o... [ Read More ]

Resection of tarsal coalition with soft tissue graft

Partial op not states: The calcaneal cuboid jint and the junction of the calcaneus and navicular were inspected and theree was noted to residual bridging of the osseous structures primarily between t... [ Read More ]

cpt code interpositional placement extensor digitorum brevis muscle belly

Is there a cpt code to use for interpositional placement extensor digitorum brevis muscle belly? The first procedure I have as 28116, but cant find one for interpositional placement. I appreciate any ... [ Read More ]

coding help for interpositional placement of extensor digitorum brevis muscle

CPT code 28116

[QUOTE="birdldy12001@yahoo.com, post: 186782, member: 126352"]Does anybody know if CPT code 28116 has changed eff 10/1/2011? Thanks[/QUOTE] CPT codes don't change until 1/1/2012, only ICD-9 changes e... [ Read More ]

CPT code 28116

Does anybody know if CPT code 28116 has changed eff 10/1/2011? Thanks... [ Read More ]

Coding Help - I was looking for help with code for excision

I was looking for help with code for excision of calcaneonavicular coalition. I find tarsal coalition (28116). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Charla... [ Read More ]

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