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Wiki Replacement of fixation screws

Thread starter DLonghenry
Start date May 13, 2011

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May 13, 2011

Does anyone have an idea as to what code to use when screws used for a subtalar joint arthrodesis are removed due to prominent heads and replaced with headless screws? I feel code 20680 just doesn't cover the whole picture. I am leaning towards unlisted code 28899. Any other ideas?

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