Wiki Toe amputations - proximal phalange

[donnagullikson]

I get confused between the difference codes 28820 and 28825. Could someone please explain the difference? I have a report where the physician amputated a toe at the proximal phalange.

Where are the interphalangeal?

Thanks,

 

[jjhamer1]

Toe amputations

Anatomy is key:
Typically surgeon will specify amputation sight at metatarsophalangeal joint.(between metatarsal and proximal phalanx - entire toe)

Interphalangeal - "within" the phalanx of the toe. Proximal, medial, distal

Study diagram for anatomy of foot...many bones to know locations of.