28289 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 28289, in plain terms, covers Surgery to straighten a stiff big toe without inserting an artificial joint replacement. CPT 28289 is referenced in 2 tracked payer policy changes from Providence Health Plan. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 28289 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 28289 on AAPC