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Total joint replacement to repair hallux varus with implant.
Any help greatly appreciated.
 
joint replacement with implant

I would look to code 27702 "arthroplasty ankle, with implant(total ankle). Hallux varus is a condition in which the big toe begins to deviate away from the midline of the foot. Hallux varus most commonly develops after the failure of a previous bunion surgery. There are other conditions that may lead to hallux varus including trauma, removal of a sesamoid bone from the big toe joint and some forms of arthritis.

Lots of stuff on the internet about this. Hope it helps!

Caren Swartz, CPC-I/H, CPMA, CPB
 
The joint in the toe was replaced with implant. Was wondering if I was reading more into the description then I should be. There is a code under bunionectomy that states joint replacement with implant but it states it is for Hallux Valgus. The report isn't very detailed.
 
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