You Be the Coder:
Look Beyond 28285 for Hammertoe Correction
Published on Tue Dec 30, 2014
Question: Our physician performed a partial phalangectomy on right fifth toe with a syndactylization on right fourth and fifth toes. The physician suggested codes 28150 and 28280. Codes 28153 or 28126 are also viable options. How should I code this procedure? DX: Right fifth hammertoe -- Made Triangular type incisions on the opposing surfaces of the fourth and fifth toes. Made [...]