28080 Removal of foot lesion
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.
In Plain Language
removing a growth or lesion from the bottom of the foot; plantar surface surgery
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 RVU | 4.74 |
| Total RVU | 4.74 |
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 4.74, this code ranks in the 32nd percentile among Surgery codes — 1.7x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 28080?
CPT 28080 (Removal of foot lesion) is a Surgery code. Excision of plantar lesion or mass of the foot. This procedure removes benign masses or lesions from the plantar (bottom) surface of the foot.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 28080?
The work RVU for CPT 28080 is 4.74. This code is primarily used by orthopedic surgery, foot and ankle surgery, dermatology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 28080 used?
Performed for plantar warts, fibromas, or other plantar lesions causing pain with weight bearing. Often combined with other foot procedures.
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