28108 Removal of toe lesions
Also known as: toe lesion excision, toe cyst removal, toe growth removal
Excision of lesion or cyst of the toe region. This procedure removes benign lesions from the toes with appropriate soft tissue management.
In Plain Language
removing a growth or cyst from a toe; toe lesion surgery
Clinical Context
Performed for ganglion cysts, lipomas, or other benign lesions on the toes causing pain or functional impairment. Often simple procedure with minimal morbidity.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.19 |
| Total RVU | 4.19 |
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 4.19, this code ranks in the 29th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.9x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 28108?
CPT 28108 (Removal of toe lesions) is a Surgery code. Excision of lesion or cyst of the toe region. This procedure removes benign lesions from the toes with appropriate soft tissue management.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 28108?
The work RVU for CPT 28108 is 4.19. This code is primarily used by orthopedic surgery, foot and ankle surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 28108 used?
Performed for ganglion cysts, lipomas, or other benign lesions on the toes causing pain or functional impairment. Often simple procedure with minimal morbidity.
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