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.
In Plain Language
Heel bone surgery; Heel pain surgery; Calcaneal decompression
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 |
| Total RVU | 9.49 |
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 9.49, this code ranks in the 57th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.2x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 28300?
CPT 28300 (Incision of heel bone) is a Surgery code. 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.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 28300?
The work RVU for CPT 28300 is 9.49. This code is primarily used by Foot and Ankle Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Podiatry. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 28300 used?
Used for calcaneal stress fractures, bone marrow edema, or other painful heel conditions not responsive to conservative treatment; provides pain relief through decompression.
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