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28088 Excise foot tendon sheath

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: extensive tendon sheath excision, large tenosynovitis excision, complex sheath removal

Excision of foot or toe tendon sheath with more extensive dissection. This procedure removes larger areas of infected or inflamed tendon sheath tissue.

Clinical Context

Used for extensive tenosynovitis or when multiple tendon sheaths are involved. More significant tissue involvement than simple sheath excision.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU3.88
Practice Expense RVU10.04
Malpractice RVU0.50
Total RVU14.42

Est. Medicare Payment

$481.63

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

Specialties

orthopedic surgeryfoot and ankle surgery

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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.