-osis. 1  1 suffix meaning a (specified) action, process, or result: homeosis, narcosis, zygosis. 2  2 suffix meaning increase in a pathological condition: calcicosis, psittacosis, varicosis. -osis. , pl. Combining form meaning a process, condition, or state, usually abnormal or diseased; production of an abnormal substance, increase of a normal substance, or parasitic infestation.
If non-surgical treatment fails to relieve the symptoms of accessory navicular syndrome, surgery may be appropriate. Surgery may involve removing the accessory bone, reshaping the area, and repairing the posterior tibial tendon to improve its function. This extra bone is not needed for normal foot function.
Query: Coding Multiple Fractures. What would be the correct procedure and diagnosis codes for the treatment of the following multiple fractures (closed without manipulation), right foot? 1. Navicular fracture 2. Middle cuneiform fracture 3. Tibial sesamoid fracture 4. Cuboid fracture 5. Fibular fracture. Lisa Maynard, New York, NY Response: CPT 28450 would apply for each of the closed treatments of the navicular, cuboid and cuneiform fractures, CPT 27786 for the treatment of the fibular fracture, and CPT 28530 for the closed treatment of the sesamoid fracture.