26535 toes ?

[CVelez]

26535 Arthroplasty interphalangeal joint - can this code be used for arthroplasty on toes? Just a little confused. Any suggestions would be greately appreciated.


Charla

[TracyHecox]

I believe the interphalageal joint is the toe

[CVelez]

Yes I know but that particular code is listed under hand and finger section. I was told by another coder that the correct code should be 28285, but I am still unsure.

Thanks

Charla