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CPT® 28705, Under Arthrodesis Procedures on the Foot and Toes

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 28705 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Arthrodesis Procedures on the Foot and Toes.

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The provider performs pantalar arthrodesis, where he fuses joints together, to treat cases of degenerative arthritis, trauma, or fractures. During this procedure, the provider fuses joints of the ankle, subtalar, talonavicular, and calcaneocuboid joints with K wires and screws.

 

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calcaneocuboid joint fusion
Katie, I would look at the code set 28705-28760, not sure which joint but 28740 is midtarsal or tarsometatarsal joint, single. hope this helps.... [ Read More ]
Tibio-Talo-Calcaneal Fusion
What CPT code is used for a tibiotalocalcaneal fusion? I was thinking 28705 but I can't seem to find enough information to feel good about it. I was hoping someone on here has more experience with th... [ Read More ]
talonavicular and calcaneocuboid arthrodesis CPT??
We are at a loss. 28705 is talonavicular, calcaneocuboid AND talocalcaneal, so that is more than what our doctor is doing? These are not midtarsal but tarsal bones so I feel uncomfortable coding 28740... [ Read More ]
Hindfoot arthrodesis
28705 is for pantalar: talus-calcaneal, talus-navicular and calcaneal-cuboid. Depending on the op note and the joints involved I would look at 28725=talus-calcaneal; or 27870=tibia/talar/calcaneal.... [ Read More ]
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