Patient has the diagnosis of wet gangrene of the right great toe. The physician performs an amputation of the metatarsophalangeal joint with removal of the right great toe.
Identify the terms used to look up the code selection in the Alphabetic Index. Assign CPT codes to the case. If applicable, append CPT modifiers. What will be an ideal response?
Index:
Amputation, Toe
Code(s):
28820 Amputation, toe; metatarsophalangeal joint
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