CPT^® 28737, Under Arthrodesis Procedures on the Foot and Toes

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 28737 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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In this procedure, the provider surgically immobilizes the navicular and cuneiform tarsal bones with the help of fixation devices like screws, k–wire or plates. She also performs a lengthening and advancement of the tibialis posterior tendon.

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28730, 28308 x2?

No on the 28737, there is no tendon lenghtening or advancement described in the op note. You need an additional code for the 4 & 5 TMT resection arthroplasty but I cannot think of one that would be a... [ Read More ]

28730, 28308 x2?

Would anyone be willing to review the attached op note and give me your recommendations on the CPTs to bill? My doctor wants to know if there are any other CPT(s) that would apply. I was looking at ... [ Read More ]

arthrodesis

Hello, I am new to podiatry coding and need a bit of help with this procedure... The provider performed a 1st metatarsal-cuneiform arthrodesis (Lapidus, but not for bunion correction), followed by a ... [ Read More ]

Please Please Help!

I'm trying to find a code for "resection ankle impingement".. I cant decide by this op note if it should be included in the arthrodesis or billed separate.. I know he is in separate compartments but t... [ Read More ]

28737

does anyone know if a 28737 can be billed multiple times? Thanks!... [ Read More ]

28737

When using code 28737, can it only be used once per encounter? Or if more bones are done on the same foot, can it be used more than once? Thank you, Alicia, CPC... [ Read More ]

triple arthrodesis w/cuneiform arthrodesis

pt is having triple arthrodesis performed with cuneiform correction. Would 28715 (triple arthrodesis) be bundled in with 28737?? Or do I bill both out?... [ Read More ]

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