Surgery: Musculoskeletal System (Q&A) (January 2010)

January 2010 page 11 Surgery: Musculoskeletal System (Q&A) Question: Should code 28740 be reported for arthrodesis of the calcaneocuboid joint or arthrodesis of the talonavicular joint? Answer: Yes. Code 28740, Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, single joint, may be reported for either arthrodesis of the calcaneocuboid joint or arthrodesis of the talonavicular joint, as they are both mid-tarsal joints. Surgery: Musculoskeletal System (Q&A) (January 2010). CPT® Assistant. 2010; January 2010 page 11 ...

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Article Overview

This January 2010 CPT Assistant Q&A discusses a musculoskeletal surgery coding question involving foot joint arthrodesis and how the issue is framed within CPT guidance. It is relevant to coders and billers working with orthopedic and podiatric procedures who need to understand the article’s scope before reading the full discussion.

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Articles like this help coding professionals interpret CPT guidance for specific musculoskeletal procedure questions and determine whether the guidance applies to their own cases.

What You Will Learn

  • The article’s focus within musculoskeletal surgery coding
  • How the Q&A is framed in relation to a specific foot arthrodesis question
  • The general type of CPT guidance provided in the article
  • Why the topic may be relevant for orthopedic and podiatric coding workflows

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Orthopedic surgery billers
  • Podiatry billers
  • Revenue cycle professionals

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