CPT Knowledgebase - Aug 5, 2009

Is CPT code 26860, Arthrodesis, interphalangeal joint, with or without internal fixation, reported more than once if performed on different fingers? Or is code 26860 reported once and then add-on code 26861, Arthrodesis, interphalangeal joint, with or without internal fixation; each additional interphalangeal joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure), reported for the second, third, fourth, etc. interphalangeal arthrodesis, if performed on the same or different fingers?

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