CPT^® 28715, Under Arthrodesis Procedures on the Foot and Toes

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 28715 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Arthrodesis Procedures on the Foot and Toes.

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A triple arthrodesis is performed in patients with degenerative arthritis or trauma. During this procedure, the provider fuses three joints of the ankle (subtalar, talonavicular and calcaneocuboid joints) together to completely mobilize the ankle joint.

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