What is a modified McBride Bunionectomy?
Rachel Ross
Updated on February 17, 2026
What is a modified McBride Bunionectomy?
Modified McBride’s bunionectomy is a useful procedure for the correction of hallux valgus (bunion). Although it was originally described as an isolated technique, it is much more commonly performed in conjunction with proximal metatarsal osteotomy or tarsometatarsal arthrodesis in contemporary practice.
What is the CPT code for tailor Bunionectomy?
CPT 28308
Tailor’s Bunion Correction By Osteotomy osteotomy should be CPT 28308. head) should also be billed with CPT 28308.
What is included in CPT 28296?
CPT 28296 is reported to correct a hallux valgus deformity with a distal metatarsal osteotomy. The procedure includes sesamoid bone removal, when necessary, to help with bone realignment.
What is the CPT code for bunion surgery?
Bunionectomy (or hallux valgus) Surgery
| CPT Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 28298 | Correction, hallux valgus (bunion), with or without sesamoidectomy; by phalanx osteotomy |
| 28299 | Correction, hallux valgus (bunion), with or without sesamoidectomy; by other methods (eg double osteotomy) |
What is a Keller Bunionectomy?
Shortens the Toe – The Keller bunionectomy involves the cutting of one of the cartilage surfaces of the big toe joint. This will shorten the big toe to some degree and will bother younger, more active patients.
What is a Chevron Bunionectomy?
This outpatient procedure is performed to correct a bunion, a deformity of the toe joint. During the procedure, the surgeon may remove excess bone and then shift the toe into proper alignment. This surgery is commonly performed with regional anesthesia.
What is procedure code 28308?
osteotomy
The CPT code to bill for an osteotomy with a bunionette is 28308 (Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; other than first metatarsal, each). This procedure includes both an osteotomy procedure and the removal of the bunionette.
What is included in CPT code 28285?
Repair, Revision
CPT® 28285 in section: Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Foot and Toes.
What CPT code replaced 28296?
Bunionectomy
Code CPT 28296 was modified to: Bunionectomy with distal metatarsal osteotomy. CPT 28295 is a new code. The description is “bunionectomy with proximal metatarsal osteotomy.”
Does CPT code 28296 need a modifier?
A review of Medicare carrier claims nationwide found payers that require both modifiers and other Medicare carriers that require only one. *It is acceptable to append the T5 modifier to CPT code 28296 if necessary, based on payer rules.
What is an Austin Bunionectomy?
The Austin Bunionectomy is a common procedure done to correct a bunion deformity. The first step of this procedure is to remove the “bump” or excessive bone from the side of the first metatarsal head. The next step is to perform a “V-shaped” cut, called an osteotomy, through the metatarsal head to re position the bone.
What is a Mayo procedure?
The modified Mayo procedure corrects valgus deformity of the great toe secondary to osteoarthritis in the first metatarsophalangeal joint. Basal osteotomy of the first metatarsal to correct metatarsus primus varus and to maintain correction of the valgus deformity may be performed simultaneously.
What is a modified McBride procedure?
The modified McBride procedure has been widely used for the surgical management of hallux valgus. The rationale for this procedure relies on using the deforming force of adductor hallucis as a correcting force to close the first intermetatarsal gap (1, 2).
What is CPT code replaced 28290?
Subsequently, question is, what CPT code replaced 28290? The CPT codes 28290, 28293 and 28294 have been deleted. These no longer exist. Never use them again. Code CPT 28296 was modified to: Bunionectomy with distal metatarsal osteotomy. Secondly, what is procedure code 28308? CPT 28308, Under Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Foot and Toes.
What is CPT code 28296?
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 28296 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Foot and Toes.
What is a McBride bunionectomy?
The McBride bunionectomy is an extension of the simpler Silver procedure. While the McBride technique includes and duplicates the Silver bunionectomy, it has additional steps. These additional steps include transferring a small tendon from the base of the big toe to the first metatarsal bone in the foot.
