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  1. K

    Wiki Metatarsal Bone Excision

    Patient had a partial excision of the metatarsal bone years ago. Now patient is having the remaining metatarsal excised. I was thinking 28140 since the remainder of the bone is being completely excised. My physician is thinking 28122 since the patient previously had a partial excision of the...
    • kfrazier
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    • 28122 28140 complete excision metatarsal partial
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Orthopaedics
  2. J

    Wiki Forefoot Amputation Specimen - 88305 or 88307?

    Can anyone provide me with evidence to use either 88305 (amputation of toe) or 88307 (amputation of foot) for a forefoot amputation (all toes resected at the metatarsal, submitted as one specimen). It is NOT a whole foot specimen. Thanks!
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