28002 Treatment of foot infection
Also known as: foot abscess drainage, foot infection I&D, foot incision drainage
Incision and drainage of abscess or infection of the foot. This procedure opens and drains superficial foot infections or abscesses through small incisions with appropriate wound care.
In Plain Language
draining an infection in the foot; opening an infected area in the foot
Clinical Context
Used for localized foot infections, abscesses, or early cellulitis refractory to antibiotics. Common after puncture wounds, diabetic complications, or systemic infections.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.72 |
| Total RVU | 2.72 |
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 2.72, this code ranks in the 19th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.9x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 28002?
CPT 28002 (Treatment of foot infection) is a Surgery code. Incision and drainage of abscess or infection of the foot. This procedure opens and drains superficial foot infections or abscesses through small incisions with appropriate wound care.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 28002?
The work RVU for CPT 28002 is 2.72. This code is primarily used by orthopedic surgery, foot and ankle surgery, infectious disease.
When is CPT 28002 used?
Used for localized foot infections, abscesses, or early cellulitis refractory to antibiotics. Common after puncture wounds, diabetic complications, or systemic infections.
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