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12-04-2007, 10:38 AM

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2nd Toe PIP Fusion/Arthrodesis

Just wanted to ask what code to use for a 2nd Toe PIP fusion. I would generally use code 28755, but that is spefically for the great toe.

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12-04-2007, 03:07 PM

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2nd toe pip fusion

I use 28285, see notation under code 28760 in CPT book. Hope this helps.

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