28300 Incision of heel bone
Also known as: calcaneal incision, heel bone surgery, calcaneal release
Surgical incision into the calcaneus (heel bone) for decompression, biopsy, or treatment of painful conditions such as calcaneal stress fractures, plantar fasciitis, or bone marrow edema.
Clinical Context
Used for calcaneal stress fractures, bone marrow edema, or other painful heel conditions not responsive to conservative treatment; provides pain relief through decompression.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 9.49 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.20 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.61 |
| Total RVU | 18.30 |
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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