bunionectomy

Hi, how would I code for a chilectomy (28289) and a Chevron bunionectomy (28296) can these be billed together

Oct 8th, 2013 - nmaguire 2,606

re: bunionectomy

28296 - ; with metatarsal osteotomy (e.g. Mitchell, Chevron or concentric type procedures) This procedure includes a distal metatarsal osteotomy. AAOS states that this procedure includes: arthrotomy, synovial biopsy, tendon release or transfer, synovectomy, capsular release and reconstruction, removal of additional exostoses in the area of the joint, internal fixation, articular shaving, arthroscopy, removal of bursal tissue, repair of released tendon, implant insertion, local bone graft and allows additional coding and report for: phalangeal osteotomy to correct deformity, harvesting and insertion of bone graft from distant site (separate skin or fascial incision), and ankle tendon lengthening.

Code 28289 (includes code 28296- CCI edit), modifier allowed if unrelated.

Oct 8th, 2013 - coder64 3

re: bunionectomy

thank you :)