CPT^® 28124, Under Excision Procedures on the Foot and Toes

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 28124 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Foot and Toes.

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In this procedure, the provider removes the infected portion of the phalanx of the toe using craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy.

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