28202 Repair/graft of foot tendon
Also known as: tendon repair with graft foot, tendon graft foot, complex tendon repair
Repair of a foot tendon with graft or complex reconstruction. This procedure repairs tendon with interposition graft or more complex technique.
In Plain Language
repairing a tendon with a graft; complex foot tendon repair
Clinical Context
Performed for chronic tendon defects, significant gaps, or failed primary repair. Requires graft source and more complex reconstruction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.89 |
| Total RVU | 6.89 |
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 6.89, this code ranks in the 45th 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 28202?
CPT 28202 (Repair/graft of foot tendon) is a Surgery code. Repair of a foot tendon with graft or complex reconstruction. This procedure repairs tendon with interposition graft or more complex technique.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 28202?
The work RVU for CPT 28202 is 6.89. This code is primarily used by orthopedic surgery, foot and ankle surgery, hand surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 28202 used?
Performed for chronic tendon defects, significant gaps, or failed primary repair. Requires graft source and more complex reconstruction.
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