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What is a double osteotomy?
A double osteotomy combines the DFO and HTO procedures in order to realign the bones on either side of the knee joint. The surgery is performed when single osteotomy above or below the joint will not adequately address the deformity.
What is a double osteotomy bunionectomy?
Double osteotomy bunionectomy was a reliable technique for the treatment of moderate hallux valgus. The procedure resulted in reliable pain relief, good correction of deformity, and improved cosmesis. Patients were generally pleased with the results and were able to wear a variety of footwear comfortably.
What is the CPT code for osteotomy?
28306—Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; first metatarsal. 28307—Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; first metatarsal with autograft (other than first toe).
What replaced CPT 28290?
The CPT codes 28290, 28293 and 28294 have been deleted. These no longer exist. Never use them again. Code CPT 28296 was modified to: Bunionectomy with distal metatarsal osteotomy.
Is an osteotomy the same as a bunionectomy?
A bunionectomy is performed to correct a deformity of the big toe joint. One of the most common and effective bunion procedures is an osteotomy, which removes a portion of the bone from the big toe.
Which is the correct code for double osteotomy?
The double osteotomy can be a combination of an osteotomy of the phalanx and the metatarsal (proximal or distal) or a proximal and distal metatarsal osteotomy. Carefully review all the codes in this range before choosing your final code for bunion correction.
What is the correct CPT code for a bunionectomy?
28299 Correction, hallux valgus (bunionectomy), with sesamoidectomy, when performed; with double osteotomy, any method. CPT® code 28299 reports a bunion correction where two osteotomy procedures are done to straighten the toe and the metatarsal.
When to use CPT code 28296 for distal osteotomy?
This is generally done for mild deformities where there is very little deviation of the metatarsal) (CPT code 28296 was revised to add the word “distal,” which describes the location of the metatarsal osteotomy. Use code 28296 to correct a hallux valgus deformity with a distal metatarsal osteotomy.
What is the CPT code for distal metatarsal osteotomy?
(CPT code 28296 was revised to add the word “distal,” which describes the location of the metatarsal osteotomy. Use code 28296 to correct a hallux valgus deformity with a distal metatarsal osteotomy. The procedure may also include sesamoid bone removal, when necessary, to help with bone realignment.