nsteinhauser
Expert
All same digit.....the surgeon removed the head of the proximal phalanx to correct hammertoe. Then - because of 'extreme deformity,' the entire middle phalanx was removed. Redundant tendon was shortened and a K-wire was inserted between the distal phalanx and the MPJ.
All through the same incision...... just code the 28285? Or could you also code the 28150 with a -59 for removal of the middle phalanx? Thanks in advance for any thoughts.
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All through the same incision...... just code the 28285? Or could you also code the 28150 with a -59 for removal of the middle phalanx? Thanks in advance for any thoughts.