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Wiki Toe amputations - proximal phalange

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donnagullikson

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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?

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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.
 
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