28086 Excise foot tendon sheath
Also known as: tendon sheath excision, tenosynovitis excision, sheath removal foot
Excision of the tendon sheath of the foot or toe. This procedure removes infected or inflamed tendon sheath tissue to treat tenosynovitis.
Clinical Context
Performed for chronic tenosynovitis or recurrent infection. Often necessary after initial drainage if infection persists or chronic inflammation develops.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.80 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.73 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.65 |
| Total RVU | 16.18 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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