28192 Removal of foot foreign body
Also known as: foreign body removal foot deep, deep foreign object removal, embedded foreign body removal
Removal of a foreign body from the foot requiring deeper surgical dissection. This procedure removes foreign objects embedded in muscle or deeper tissues.
Clinical Context
Performed for foreign bodies in muscle, joint spaces, or deeper structures. Common after puncture wounds, gunshot wounds, or crush injuries.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.66 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.56 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.46 |
| Total RVU | 13.68 |
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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