A physician performed a fusion at the first tarsometatarsal (TMT) joint and an open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF) at the second TMT joint. Is it appropriate to report both codes 28740 and 28615 when performed during the same operative session? ...
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Article Overview
This brief Find-A-Code article explains how a foot and ankle surgical scenario is coded when a fusion is performed at one tarsometatarsal joint and an open reduction with internal fixation is performed at another during the same operative session. It is intended for coding professionals, billers, and clinicians who need to understand the general coding topic and the procedure categories involved.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate reporting of related foot procedures can affect claim integrity, procedure grouping, and compliance when multiple operative services occur in the same session.
What You Will Learn
- How a same-session tarsometatarsal fusion and open reduction case is framed for coding review.
- What general procedure categories are involved in this operative scenario.
- How the article approaches reporting questions for foot and ankle surgery cases.
- Who may need this type of coding guidance.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing professionals
- Orthopedic surgery practices
- Podiatry practices
- Compliance staff
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