28292 Cor hlx vlgs rsc prx phlx bs
Also known as: hallux valgus repair, bunion surgery with phalangeal resection, keller bunionectomy
Correction of hallux valgus (bunion deformity) with resection of the proximal phalanx base, realigning the great toe through bony resection and soft tissue rebalancing.
In Plain Language
Bunion surgery; Crooked big toe correction; Great toe realignment
Clinical Context
Used for hallux valgus with significant deformity and symptomatic joint involvement; proximal phalanx resection is a distal approach alternative to metatarsal osteotomy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.25 |
| Total RVU | 7.25 |
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 7.25, this code ranks in the 47th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.1x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 28292?
CPT 28292 (Cor hlx vlgs rsc prx phlx bs) is a Surgery code. Correction of hallux valgus (bunion deformity) with resection of the proximal phalanx base, realigning the great toe through bony resection and soft tissue rebalancing.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 28292?
The work RVU for CPT 28292 is 7.25. This code is primarily used by Podiatry, Orthopedic Surgery, Foot and Ankle Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 28292 used?
Used for hallux valgus with significant deformity and symptomatic joint involvement; proximal phalanx resection is a distal approach alternative to metatarsal osteotomy.
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