28001 Drainage of bursa of foot
Also known as: bursa drainage, incision and drainage, foot bursa I&D, I and D
Incision and drainage of a bursa of the foot. This procedure opens and drains infected or inflamed bursal sacs in the foot to relieve pain and infection.
Clinical Context
Performed for infected or significantly enlarged foot bursae causing pain and functional limitation. Common sites include metatarsal head bursae and retrocalcaneal bursa.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.95 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.88 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.18 |
| Total RVU | 5.01 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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