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28208 Repair of foot tendon

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: foot tendon free graft, tendon reconstruction with free graft, foot tendon autograft

Repair of a foot tendon using a free tendon graft. This procedure reconstructs tendon defect using autograft tissue.

Clinical Context

Used for large tendon defects or when primary repair impossible. Free graft provides length and functional restoration.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU4.40
Practice Expense RVU9.96
Malpractice RVU0.56
Total RVU14.92

Est. Medicare Payment

$498.33

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

orthopedic surgeryfoot and ankle surgeryhand surgery

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.