CPT^® 28234, Under Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Foot and Toes

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 28234 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Foot and Toes.

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The provider uses an opening in the skin to access an extensor tendon of the foot or toe and divides the tendon, such as by making a small incision to relieve tightness.

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Osteoclasis without fracture for hammer toe.

Hammertoe correction lists 28285, but tenotomy points to 28010, 28011,28232-28234,28240 with 28010- toe, single tendon, percutaneous 28011- toe, multiple tendons, percutaneous 28232-toe,single flexor ... [ Read More ]

Help with hammertoe surgery

From an old AAOS bulletin: Hammertoes Hammertoe corrections are reported with CPT code 28285. The AAOS Complete Guide to Global Service Data, (2003 edition) states the following procedures would be c... [ Read More ]

hammertoe surgery

28234 and 28285 same toe, only bill 28285 28285 includes per AAOS: [I][B]tenotomy and or repair of extensor tendon[/B][/I] but doesn't include capsulotomy for contracture of metatarsophalangeal join... [ Read More ]

hammertoe surgery

I know 28234 is bundled with 28285, but what if it is done by separate incision? Both done on the same toe. Appreciate advice, need to do a pre-auth pretty quick.... [ Read More ]

tendon lengthening

28240? maybe? I am still learning Podiatry :) Austin bunionectomy with osteotomy and tendon release Coding Clinic for HCPCS - Third Quarter 2007 Page: 5 QUESTION 2 A bilateral modif... [ Read More ]

tendon lengthening - correct code

I'm trying this post in a different forum because I am REALLY hoping for some advice, please. Does anyone know what the correct code would be for Z-plasty tendon lengthening of EHL for contracted MTP... [ Read More ]

tendon lengthening

Does anyone know what the correct code would be for tendon lengthening of EHL for contracted MTP joint? Doctor is wanting to use 28261 but that one says "midfoot". 28234 would cover the cutting of the... [ Read More ]

Amputation great toe with partial first ray resection and extensor tenotomy

Hello. MD did great toe amputation but there was a deep abscess at the level of MTP joint so he "transected the first metatarsal at the midpoint level with a microoscillating saw". Next he noticed an... [ Read More ]

27685 or 28234

Could I get some opinions on this, please? The doctor is insisting this is 27685, but the patient's problem is not in the ankle or leg. It is a contracted MTP joint, which I think would 28234 (foot o... [ Read More ]

Help please!

Without the benefit of the op report...I would look at: 1. Strayer = 27687 2. IP arthrodesis = 28285.....hammertoes? 3. claw toe = 28232 , 28234 ?? would need more info on this one.... [ Read More ]

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