FAQ Erratum (Q&A) (February 2016)

February 2016 page 15 FAQ Erratum In the January 2015 issue of CPT ® Assistant (p 13), the Surgery: Musculoskeletal System FAQ regarding the coding of a peroneal tendon repair erroneously described the peroneal tendon as an extensor tendon, rather than a flexor tendon. Upon further review by our CPT Specialty Advisors, the peroneal tendons are considered "flexors" or evertors. Only the peroneus tertius tendon has "extensor" capability. Therefore, code 28200 , Repair, tendon, flexor, foot; primary or secondary, without free graft, each tendon, should be reported for each tendon repair performed, as indicated in the code descriptor. ♦ FAQ...

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Article Overview

This short erratum from CPT Assistant addresses a correction to a previously published musculoskeletal surgery FAQ and discusses a foot tendon repair coding issue. It is relevant to coders, billers, and audit staff who track CPT guidance, especially when reviewing revised editorial guidance from the CPT Specialty Advisors.

Why This Topic Matters

Errata can change how prior published guidance is understood, so this notice helps readers identify that the earlier FAQ was corrected and that the article’s focus is on CPT reporting for a specific tendon repair topic.

Article Sections

  1. February 2016 page 15

    A short notice presenting a correction to a prior CPT Assistant FAQ in the musculoskeletal surgery area. The section explains that the article is an editorial erratum rather than a full clinical review.

What You Will Learn

  • That the article is a correction notice rather than a full feature article
  • That the erratum relates to a previously published musculoskeletal surgery FAQ
  • That the guidance concerns CPT editorial clarification for a tendon repair topic
  • How CPT Assistant errata are presented in the publication format

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing staff
  • Practice managers
  • Compliance staff
  • Orthopedic surgery coding professionals

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