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Claw Toe Surgery With Tendon Transfer

Published on Mon Feb 03, 2014

Question: How should I code for a claw toe surgery with a tendon transfer? Is it the same thing as a hammertoe?

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Answer: The difference between claw toe and hammertoe has to do with which joint is affected. In a claw toe, all three joints are bent, while in a hammertoe, just one [...]
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