Query: Subtalar Arthroeresis Coding As usual, I found Dr. Goldsmith's explanation of the appropriate code thorough. Because of previous postings on the PM News and Codingline listservs I have only used the unlisted foot procedure code (28899) for the STJ arthroeresis procedure. But the temptation to use the STJ fusion code (28725) was tempting because so many are using it!

There has been much hoopla recently considering Bible codes. Some claim they exist. Others deny it. But there can be no denial that the King James Version of the Bible contains a code that was devised by the translators themselves, and which, unfortunately, has been carried over into almost all translations since that time.

I recently attended a well-known national podiatry seminar. One of the break-out sessions was instructions on the indications, use and coding of the HyProCure STJ implant. The design seems well thought- out but the young DPM inventor encouraged all to use the 754. Bharatha Matha Images there. 60 (talipes valgus) and the 28725-52 (STJ fusion) codes. This is what he has used for all of the 300+ implants he has used without any problem with reimbursement! Due to the increasing use of the arthroeresis procedure, is there any progress on getting an appropriate specific code?

I believe many are confused on the correct coding for this procedure. Jason Knox, DPM, Shreveport, LA, jandtknox@hotmail.com. RE: Subtalar Arthroeresis Coding (Michael Orosz, DPM ) 'If one examines the CPT code book for the description of subtalar fusion code 28725, you will see mention of the Grice procedure.' The following is a direct 'cut and paste' from the 2004, 2005, 2006 CPT books: '28705 Arthrodesis; pantalar 28715 triple 28725 subtalar' Where exactly does Dr.

Orosz see a mention of the Grice procedure? Harry Goldsmith, DPM, Cerritos, CA Michael Orosz, DPM Subtalar Arthroeresis Coding (Jason Knox, DPM). RE: Subtalar Arthroeresis Coding (Jason Knox, DPM) From: Michael Orosz, DPM If one examines the CPT code book for the description of subtalar fusion code 28725, you will see mention of the Grice procedure. Dbx To Pst Converter Crack Version Idm. According to Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics online esis, some of the principles of the Grice procedure are as follows: - extra-articular arthrodesis which is useful in blocking subtalar motion in those patients who have no gross skeletal deformities but have instability of the hindfoot; - this arthrodesis is particularlly applicable in children, since there is little interference with future growth of the foot; It is obvious from this passage that a subtalar implant such as an MBA or StaPeg fits the description of the Grice procedure. I have done arthroeresis procedures in the past and billed it using both codes (not on the same claim) without significant problems of insurers paying.