28103 Remove/graft foot lesion
Also known as: foot lesion excision bone with graft, bone cyst removal with coverage, complex foot lesion excision
Excision of lesion or cyst of the foot including bone with skin graft or flap reconstruction. This procedure removes lesions involving bone and performs reconstruction.
In Plain Language
removing a bone lesion from the foot and patching it; complex foot surgery with skin graft
Clinical Context
Performed for bone lesions (such as ganglion cysts, cystic lesions, or bony exostoses) requiring reconstruction. Addresses both bone and soft tissue defect.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.50 |
| Total RVU | 6.50 |
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 6.50, this code ranks in the 43rd percentile among Surgery codes — 1.2x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 28103?
CPT 28103 (Remove/graft foot lesion) is a Surgery code. Excision of lesion or cyst of the foot including bone with skin graft or flap reconstruction. This procedure removes lesions involving bone and performs reconstruction.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 28103?
The work RVU for CPT 28103 is 6.50. This code is primarily used by orthopedic surgery, foot and ankle surgery, plastic surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 28103 used?
Performed for bone lesions (such as ganglion cysts, cystic lesions, or bony exostoses) requiring reconstruction. Addresses both bone and soft tissue defect.
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