CPT^® 28008, Under Incision Procedures on the Foot and Toes

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 28008 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Incision Procedures on the Foot and Toes.

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The provider makes an incision deep in the deep tissues of the sole of the foot or toe to relieve tension or pressure from plantar fasciitis, a painful inflammatory condition of the foot, or to release a contracture of the toe.

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If this were being done on the plantar fascia I would agree with 28008 and is probably the reason for the doctor choosing the code as well. Since it was performed on the achilles I would go unlisted.... [ Read More ]

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Podiatry coding

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Nerve Block question

[QUOTE="mbement, post: 444829, member: 541247"]So if my doctor is billing a 28008 with a 64450, I can't add a 59 modifier?[/QUOTE] You can only add the modifier if it is supported by documentation. ... [ Read More ]

Nerve Block question

[b]adding a 59 modifier to 64450[/b] So if my doctor is billing a 28008 with a 64450, I can't add a 59 modifier?... [ Read More ]

Fasciotomy

Good morning, My surgeon performed a 2 compartment fasciotomy dorsum left foot due to an injury. I am coming across 28008. Would this be the correct code? Also they went to the OR the day and applied ... [ Read More ]

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Hello, Operative note on left foot states "Examination showed a herniation through the muscle fascia. The fascia was split and resected." The only thing I can come up with is 28008, fasciotomy, fo... [ Read More ]

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