Wiki Re-attachment of Achilles

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If a the Achilles tendon is detached to perform a calcaneal spur excision and then re-attaches the tendon, he cannot charge for the re-attachment correct?? I just want to make sure.
 
Yes, that is correct, unfortunately. It is an intrinsic part of the calcaneal ostectomy 28118 (if performed from the posterior aspect ie: retro calcaneal exostosis) or partial excision bone, calcaneus, 28120 whichever is appropriate to your situation.

If the doctor can document damage to the achilles that needs repair, unrelated to the ostectomy, then it could be billed out.
 
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