28060 Partial removal foot fascia
Also known as: plantar fascia stripping, plantar fasciotomy, foot fascia partial excision
Partial excision (stripping) of the plantar fascia of the foot. This procedure removes a portion of the thick fascia on the plantar surface to relieve tension and treat plantar fasciitis.
Clinical Context
Performed for chronic plantar fasciitis refractory to conservative treatment. May be combined with heel spur removal or other procedures.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.27 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.84 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.61 |
| Total RVU | 15.72 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
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