28003 Treatment of foot infection
Also known as: deep foot abscess drainage, deep foot infection I&D, foot osteomyelitis drainage
Incision and drainage of deep abscess or infection of the foot including bone. This procedure addresses deeper foot infections involving bone or requiring extensive debridement and drain placement.
Clinical Context
Performed for osteomyelitis, deep space foot infections, or abscesses involving bone. Often requires bone debridement and extended drainage. Common in diabetic foot infections or post-traumatic infections.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.15 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.49 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.54 |
| Total RVU | 11.18 |
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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