Coding Update: Hallux Valgus Correction Codes (November 2024)

November 2024 pages 1-17 Coding Update: Hallux Valgus Correction Codes The hallux valgus correction codes (28292, 28295-28299) have been periodically revised to accommodate and reflect technological advancements in foot and ankle surgery, including new types of joint implants and evolving approaches to metatarsal-cuneiform joint arthrodesis, among others. The hallux valgus correction codes were most recently revised in the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) 2017 code set and were discussed in detail in the December 2016 issue of CPT® Assistant. Due to confusion regarding the correct reporting of these codes, additional revisions were made to the hallux valgus correction codes...

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Article Overview

This November 2024 CPT Assistant article explains recent revisions affecting hallux valgus correction reporting and places them in the context of foot and toe surgery coding. It is useful for coders, surgeons, and billing staff who need to understand the scope of the CPT update, the related parenthetical guidance, and the broader categories of procedures discussed for hallux valgus correction.

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers recognize that hallux valgus correction coding was updated in CPT 2024 and that procedure documentation and code selection must align with the revised framework. It is especially relevant when distinguishing bunion correction procedures from other foot surgeries and when evaluating whether a minimally invasive approach falls within the same reporting category.

Article Sections

  1. November 2024 pages 1-17

    Publication timing and page range for the CPT Assistant update.

  2. Coding Update: Hallux Valgus Correction Codes

    Overview of the CPT update and the general subject of hallux valgus correction reporting in foot and toe surgery.

  3. Foot and Toes / Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction

    List-style discussion of hallux valgus correction procedure categories and related CPT guidance for this area of anatomy.

  4. Coding Scenario (28297)

    An applied scenario illustrating reporting considerations for a hallux valgus-related procedure and surrounding foot surgery codes.

What You Will Learn

  • How the CPT 2024 update relates to hallux valgus correction reporting
  • What general types of foot and toe procedures are discussed in the update
  • How the article frames documentation and code selection for hallux valgus-related surgery
  • Why the article distinguishes open surgical approaches from minimally invasive approaches
  • What broader reporting considerations are raised when additional foot procedures are performed at the same session

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Orthopedic and podiatric practices
  • Surgeons
  • Billing and compliance staff
  • Revenue cycle professionals

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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