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.
In Plain Language
draining a fluid collection in the foot; opening and draining a foot sac
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 |
| Total RVU | 1.95 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.95, this code ranks in the 13th percentile among Surgery codes — 4.1x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 28001?
CPT 28001 (Drainage of bursa of foot) is a Surgery code. 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.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 28001?
The work RVU for CPT 28001 is 1.95. This code is primarily used by orthopedic surgery, foot and ankle surgery, general surgery.
When is CPT 28001 used?
Performed for infected or significantly enlarged foot bursae causing pain and functional limitation. Common sites include metatarsal head bursae and retrocalcaneal bursa.
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