AMA CPT® Assistant - 1998 Issue 10 (October)
Muscolosceletal Foot and Toes, 28110 (Q&A) (October 1998)
October 1998 page 10b Coding Consultation Muscolosceletal Foot and Toes, 28110 (Q&A) Question How do I code for the surgical correction of a bunionette (a bunion involving the fifth metatarsal head and a partial ostectomy)? AMA Comment CPT code 28110 , Ostectomy, partial excision, fifth metatarsal head (bunionette) (separate procedure) , is the appropriate code for reporting the procedure described. Muscolosceletal Foot and Toes, 28110 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 1998; October 1998 page 10b ...
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Article Overview
This article presents an AMA/CPT coding consultation focused on a musculoskeletal foot-and-toes procedure question from October 1998. It is useful for coders, auditors, and clinical documentation staff who need to understand the scope of the guidance, the procedure context, and the coding reference discussed in the Q&A format.
Why This Topic Matters
Consultation articles like this help clarify how the CPT Assistant frames common surgical procedure queries and where the discussion is anchored in the CPT code set.
Article Sections
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Coding Consultation
A short Q&A format article centered on a foot and toes surgical coding question and the accompanying AMA comment.
What You Will Learn
- The general topic of the coding consultation
- The procedure context discussed in the Q&A
- The CPT reference area addressed by the article
- How AMA commentary is presented in a short consultation format
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation improvement staff
- Billing specialists
- Orthopedic practice staff
Codes Discussed
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