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28080 Removal of foot lesion

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: plantar mass excision, foot plantar lesion removal, plantar wart removal

Excision of plantar lesion or mass of the foot. This procedure removes benign masses or lesions from the plantar (bottom) surface of the foot.

Clinical Context

Performed for plantar warts, fibromas, or other plantar lesions causing pain with weight bearing. Often combined with other foot procedures.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU4.74
Practice Expense RVU11.10
Malpractice RVU0.55
Total RVU16.39

Est. Medicare Payment

$547.43

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

orthopedic surgeryfoot and ankle surgerydermatology

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.