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.
In Plain Language
removing something deeply embedded in the foot; deep foot foreign body removal
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 |
| Total RVU | 4.66 |
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 4.66, this code ranks in the 32nd percentile among Surgery codes — 1.7x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 28192?
CPT 28192 (Removal of foot foreign body) is a Surgery code. Removal of a foreign body from the foot requiring deeper surgical dissection. This procedure removes foreign objects embedded in muscle or deeper tissues.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 28192?
The work RVU for CPT 28192 is 4.66. This code is primarily used by orthopedic surgery, foot and ankle surgery, trauma surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 28192 used?
Performed for foreign bodies in muscle, joint spaces, or deeper structures. Common after puncture wounds, gunshot wounds, or crush injuries.
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