28299 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 28299, in plain terms, covers Surgery to correct a bunion by making two cuts in the foot bones and repositioning them. CPT 28299 is referenced in 5 tracked payer policy changes from Providence Health Plan and Health Net. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 28299 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 28299 on AAPC