CPT^® 28899, Under Other Procedures on the Foot and Toes

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 28899 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Other Procedures on the Foot and Toes.

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Use 28899 to report procedures in the foot or toe that do not have a specific code.

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