28045 excision foot/toe tumor deep <1.5cm
Also known as: foot tumor excision deep small, small intramuscular removal, deep foot lesion small
Excision of deep (intramuscular, subfascial) benign tumor of the foot or toe with a diameter less than 1.5 centimeters. This procedure removes smaller deep soft tissue lesions.
In Plain Language
removing a small deep growth in the foot; small deep foot mass removal
Clinical Context
Used for smaller deep soft tissue lesions that are symptomatic or enlarging. Still requires careful dissection despite smaller size.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.31 |
| Total RVU | 5.31 |
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 5.31, this code ranks in the 36th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.5x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 28045?
CPT 28045 (excision foot/toe tumor deep <1.5cm) is a Surgery code. Excision of deep (intramuscular, subfascial) benign tumor of the foot or toe with a diameter less than 1.5 centimeters. This procedure removes smaller deep soft tissue lesions.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 28045?
The work RVU for CPT 28045 is 5.31. This code is primarily used by orthopedic surgery, foot and ankle surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 28045 used?
Used for smaller deep soft tissue lesions that are symptomatic or enlarging. Still requires careful dissection despite smaller size.
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