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Podiatry CPT Codes in the ASC and Outpatient Setting

Podiatric foot and ankle surgery fits the ambulatory surgery center well. Many forefoot, nail, and soft-tissue procedures are short and predictable, with no inpatient stay.

This hub maps the podiatry CPT codes in our dataset to the ASC network. The 28000-28899 range covers foot and toe surgery, such as 28296 for a distal first metatarsal osteotomy for hallux valgus, a common bunion procedure. The 11719-11765 range covers nail care, such as 11750 for excision of the nail and nail matrix. Whether a code is payable in an ASC depends on its CMS Addendum status: Addendum AA is the ASC Covered Procedures List, meaning Medicare pays it in an ASC, while Addendum EE codes are excluded. DataLily's procedure library tracks the CPT-specific prior-authorization and documentation requirements that drive denials in this specialty.

Podiatry codes(1–60 of 186)

Are podiatry procedures done in an ambulatory surgery center?

Yes. Many podiatric foot surgeries are short outpatient procedures that fit the ASC model, which is why they are commonly billed under place of service 24. Whether Medicare pays a given code in an ASC depends on its CMS Addendum status. Codes on Addendum AA are on the ASC Covered Procedures List, while Addendum EE codes are excluded from ASC payment. Some nail and minor procedures are also performed in the office under place of service 11.

What CPT codes does podiatry use?

Podiatry surgical coding draws heavily on two CPT families. The 28000-28899 range covers foot and toe surgery, such as 28285 for hammertoe repair and 28296 for a distal first metatarsal osteotomy used in bunion correction. The 11719-11765 range covers nail procedures, such as 11750 for excision of the nail and nail matrix and 11730 for a simple nail plate avulsion. Our dataset maps 186 ASC-relevant codes to this specialty.

What is the difference between a bunion code and a hammertoe code?

They describe different forefoot corrections. A hammertoe repair, reported with 28285, addresses a contracted toe. Bunion correction for hallux valgus is often reported with a metatarsal osteotomy such as 28296, which describes a distal first metatarsal osteotomy. The correct code depends on the specific procedure performed and the operative documentation, so review the descriptor and operative note before selecting a code.

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