Wiki Z lengthenening of extensor

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I need to bill for a procedure > z- lengthening of extensor tendon 5th digit left foot < I found 27685 exact procedure but this does not concern the digits of the foot just lower limb & ankle ....ps the patient has Hammer toe deformity of 5th digit left foot ... any suggestions

 

[miathirty33]

hammer toe deformity(z lengthening proc)

I need to bill for a procedure > z- lengthening of extensor tendon 5th digit left foot < I found 27685 exact procedure but this does not concern the digits of the foot just lower limb & ankle ....ps the patient has Hammer toe deformity of 5th digit left foot ... any suggestions

there are actually two codes for correction of hammertoe. they are 28285 and 28286. without seeing the op report detail, this is as much i can do to help. thanks.