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.
In Plain Language
removing part of the thick tissue on the bottom of the foot; plantar fascia surgery
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 |
| Total RVU | 5.27 |
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 5.27, this code ranks in the 35th 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 28060?
CPT 28060 (Partial removal foot fascia) is a Surgery code. 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.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 28060?
The work RVU for CPT 28060 is 5.27. This code is primarily used by orthopedic surgery, foot and ankle surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 28060 used?
Performed for chronic plantar fasciitis refractory to conservative treatment. May be combined with heel spur removal or other procedures.
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