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Wiki Hammer toe repair code or capsulotomy code?

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" A linear incision was made on the plantar aspect of the toes. This incision was deepened and underscored down to the underlying flexor tendon(s).The incision was deepened and a flexor tenotomy and a capsulotomy was performed. The toe(s) were then manipulated into the corrected position."

Would this be a 28285 or would it be a 28272? Doctor coded a 28010. There is a diagnosis of hammer toe. The capsulotomy is on the plantar capsule of the DIPJ.

Thanks for any help on this one.
 
I see this as 28313

The tenotomy and capusotomy are only reported if they are the only procedure performed.

Your diagnosis is hammer toe. It was corrected through a soft tissue procedure. That would be 28313.

Had the physician removed bone and/or used internal fixation the code would be 28285.
 
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