Coding Patterns and Implications for Reimbursement in Foot-and-Ankle Surgery
Large variability exists between foot-and-ankle surgeons when coding common procedures, particularly those involving the midfoot. Surgeons should be aware of these differences and the large effect they can have on quantifying work and reimbursement. Increasing competency with coding and billing should continue to be emphasized in all medical specialties.
Authors
- Clayton C. Bettin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1540-3526)
- Ryan G. Rogero (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7316-3172)
- Carson M. Rider (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0760-5355)
- David R. Richardson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7184-5233)
- G. Andrew Murphy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8914-9992)
- Benjamin J. Grear (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7748-9946)
Institutions
- Campbell Clinic (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-04-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.81955
- Primary Topic
- Digital Imaging in Medicine
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Stryker