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Solve Amputation Scenario With Ease

Published on Wed Jul 14, 2021

Question: My podiatrist documented that he performed a Chopart type procedure — an amputation of the patient’s left foot at the midtarsal. What CPT® code should I report for this procedure? Maine Subscriber Answer: You should report 28800 (Amputation, foot; midtarsal (eg, Chopart type procedure)) in this case. When a podiatrist performs a 28800 service, he amputates the foot just [...]
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