04/20/2018

Correct Coding for a Bunionette with Osteotomy

Does anyone know what the CPT code is for a bunionette with osteotomy?

The CPT code to bill for an osteotomy with a bunionette is 28308 (Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; other than first metatarsal, each). This procedure includes both an osteotomy procedure and the removal of the bunionette.

CPT code 28110 (Ostectomy, partial excision, fifth metatarsal head (bunionette) should not be billed since this is considered a component of CPT 28308.