28041 excision foot/toe tumor dep 1.5cm/>
Also known as: foot tumor excision deep, intramuscular lesion removal, deep foot mass excision
Excision of deep (intramuscular, subfascial) benign tumor of the foot or toe with a diameter of 1.5 centimeters or greater. This procedure removes deeper soft tissue lesions with adequate margins.
In Plain Language
removing a deep growth in the foot; deep foot lesion surgery
Clinical Context
Used for deep lipomas, muscle tumors, or other deep soft tissue lesions. Requires careful dissection and possibly specialized imaging for location and extent.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.95 |
| Total RVU | 6.95 |
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 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 6.95, this code ranks in the 45th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.2x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 28041?
CPT 28041 (excision foot/toe tumor dep 1.5cm/>) is a Surgery code. Excision of deep (intramuscular, subfascial) benign tumor of the foot or toe with a diameter of 1.5 centimeters or greater. This procedure removes deeper soft tissue lesions with adequate margins.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 28041?
The work RVU for CPT 28041 is 6.95. This code is primarily used by orthopedic surgery, foot and ankle surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 28041 used?
Used for deep lipomas, muscle tumors, or other deep soft tissue lesions. Requires careful dissection and possibly specialized imaging for location and extent.
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