Wiki Code repair non union calcaneus

[angrhode]

I need a code for a repair non union calcaneus.

 

[ajs]

I need a code for a repair non union calcaneus.

28320 Repair, nonunion or malunion; tarsal bones (this includes the calcaneus, one of the tarsal bones.)

 

[Rescue878]

28320 Repair, nonunion or malunion; tarsal bones (this includes the calcaneus, one of the tarsal bones.)

I agree with 28320, that one is a bit confusing as many people are not aware that the calcanus is included in the tarsal bones.


Daniel McMahan, CPC
Caromont Medical Group

 

[angrhode]

Thank you! that does make since after reading the description in the code.

 

[angrhode]

Repair of subluxating peroneal tendon

Also in this same surgery looking for a code for repair of subluxation peroneal tendon? Any suggestions?

 

[astephens]

more information

how was this fixed?

 

[angrhode]

The op report says that... Two drill holes were then placed in the fibula tendons was grasped with FiberWire passing through in a mattress fashion and tying it down. This reduced the subluxed peroneal external tendon as well.

 

[ajs]

The op report says that... Two drill holes were then placed in the fibula tendons was grasped with FiberWire passing through in a mattress fashion and tying it down. This reduced the subluxed peroneal external tendon as well.

Try looking at 27675.