Mrs. Williams has had a bunion on her right foot for many years and is scheduled for surgery to correct this condition. The doctor plans to do a double osteotomy of the metatarsal bone. What procedure code(s) is/are reported? a. 28296-RT, 28296-RT b. 28299-RT c. 28292-RT d. 28291-RT
Question
Mrs. Williams has had a bunion on her right foot for many years and is scheduled for surgery to correct this condition. The doctor plans to do a double osteotomy of the metatarsal bone. What procedure code(s) is/are reported? a. 28296-RT, 28296-RT b. 28299-RT c. 28292-RT d. 28291-RT
Solution
The correct answer is d. 28291-RT. This code is used for Hallux rigidus correction with cheilectomy, debridement and capsular release of the first metatarsophalangeal joint, which includes a double osteotomy of the metatarsal. The RT modifier indicates that the procedure was performed on the right side.
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