Hammertoe Correction and Metatarsophalangeal Joint Release (Q & A) (September 2011)

Septempber 2011 page 11a Hammertoe Correction and Metatarsophalangeal Joint Release Question: Is it appropriate to report a hammertoe correction (28285) along with a corresponding metatarsophalangeal joint capsulotomy (28270) during the same surgical encounter when both procedures are medically necessary to completely correct the presenting deformities? Answer: Yes. It is not unusual to have to perform both of these procedures during the same surgical session to completely correct a complex ray deformity. A hammertoe can be defined by a digital contracture at the distal interphalangeal joint and/or proximal interphalangeal joint. A contracted metatarsophalangeal joint is a dorsiflexory positioning of the...

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This article discusses a surgical coding question involving hammertoe correction and metatarsophalangeal joint release in the CPT system. It explains the general scenario in which more than one procedure may be considered for the same operative session and identifies the broad documentation and reporting considerations involved. The article is relevant to professional coders, orthopedic and podiatric practices, and anyone reviewing CPT guidance for foot surgery encounters.

Why This Topic Matters

Foot and toe deformity procedures can involve more than one operative component, and coding accuracy depends on recognizing how the article frames those procedures within CPT guidance. It helps readers understand the scope of the discussion before consulting the full premium content.

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  1. Septempber 2011 page 11a

    Publication header information identifying the issue date and page reference for the question-and-answer content.

  2. Hammertoe Correction and Metatarsophalangeal Joint Release

    A coding question and response focused on reporting foot surgery procedures in the same operative encounter and the related documentation considerations.

What You Will Learn

  • The article’s general focus on CPT coding for foot and toe surgery
  • How the question-and-answer format frames multi-procedure operative encounters
  • The types of documentation and reporting considerations discussed in the article
  • Why the topic is relevant for orthopedic and podiatric coding review

Who Should Read This

  • Professional medical coders
  • Orthopedic surgery coding staff
  • Podiatric practice billers
  • Clinical documentation reviewers
  • Revenue cycle professionals

Codes Discussed

  • CPT: 28285
  • CPT: 28270

Modifiers Discussed

  • CPT: 59

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