If a distal metatarsal Chevron osteotomy was performed with an Aiken osteotomy of the first proximal phalanx for hallux valgus and hallux valgus interphalangeus of the left foot, would the case be reported with code 28299 , Correction, hallux valgus (bunion), with or without sesamoidectomy; by double osteotomy, code 28296 , Correction, hallux valgus (bunion), with or without sesamoidectomy; with metatarsal osteotomy (eg, Mitchell, Chevron, or concentric type procedures), or code 28310 , Osteotomy, shortening, angular or rotational correction; proximal phalanx, first toe (separate procedure)? ...
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Article Overview
This short coding article addresses how to think about a combined left-foot hallux valgus procedure that includes two named osteotomies. It is aimed at medical coders and billing staff working with foot and ankle surgery, and it focuses on code selection among CPT options discussed in the article.
Why This Topic Matters
Procedure coding for forefoot surgery can affect claim accuracy, audit risk, and reimbursement. Articles like this help coders distinguish between closely related CPT options for hallux valgus-related operative reporting.
What You Will Learn
- The general coding issue raised by combining two forefoot osteotomy procedures.
- How the article frames the relationship between hallux valgus surgery and CPT code selection.
- Which CPT code family is discussed for the combined procedure scenario.
- How the article treats the presence of an additional osteotomy in the same operative setting.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Orthopedic surgery coding professionals
- Podiatry coding professionals
Codes Discussed
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