28119 Removal of heel spur
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: heel spur removal, spur excision, calcaneal spur removal
Excision of heel spur (bony prominence of the calcaneus). This procedure removes the plantar or posterior heel spur causing pain.
Clinical Context
Performed for symptomatic heel spurs refractory to conservative treatment. Often combined with plantar fascia release for better outcomes.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.42 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.87 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.59 |
| Total RVU | 15.88 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$530.39
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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