Coding Correction (July 2014)

July 2014 page 5a Coding Correction In the May 2011, CPT Assistant ( page 9), a Q&A incorrectly states that code 28200 , Repair, tendon, flexor, foot; primary or secondary, without free graft, each tendon, should be reported for the repair of the Achilles tendon. Instead, the following specific Achilles tendon repair codes should be used as appropriate for these repairs: 27650 , Repair, primary, open or percutaneous, ruptured Achilles tendon; 27652 , Repair, primary, open or percutaneous, ruptured Achilles tendon; with graft (includes obtaining graft); and 27654 , Repair, secondary, Achilles tendon, with or without graft. In addition, it would be...

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Article Overview

This article is a coding correction published in CPT Assistant that clarifies prior Q&A guidance in two surgical areas: Achilles tendon repair and laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. It is useful for coders, auditors, and physician practices that rely on CPT Assistant for specialty-specific coding clarification and documentation review.

Why This Topic Matters

The notice updates previously published guidance so readers can align coding reference materials with corrected CPT Assistant information and avoid relying on outdated examples or recommendations.

Article Sections

  1. Coding Correction

    A correction notice addressing previously published Q&A guidance in CPT Assistant and its impact on surgical coding references.

  2. Surgery: Digestive System

    A corrected question-and-answer discussion related to a laparoscopic digestive system procedure and the surrounding CPT Assistant clarification.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article is organized as a correction notice
  • Which surgical topics were corrected in prior CPT Assistant guidance
  • What broad type of CPT reference clarification the article provides
  • Why updated reference material matters for coding review and education

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Physician practice staff
  • Surgical specialty billing teams
  • Compliance and documentation reviewers

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