28302 Incision of ankle bone
Also known as: talus incision, ankle bone surgery, talar access
Surgical incision into the talus or ankle bones for decompression, biopsy, or treatment of talus-related pathology such as osteochondral lesions, bone marrow edema, or talar dome fractures.
In Plain Language
Ankle bone surgery; Talus access surgery; Ankle joint bone treatment
Clinical Context
Used for talus fractures, osteochondral lesions of the talus, or other ankle bone conditions requiring direct surgical access and decompression.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 9.50 |
| Total RVU | 9.50 |
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 9.50, 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 28302?
CPT 28302 (Incision of ankle bone) is a Surgery code. Surgical incision into the talus or ankle bones for decompression, biopsy, or treatment of talus-related pathology such as osteochondral lesions, bone marrow edema, or talar dome fractures.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 28302?
The work RVU for CPT 28302 is 9.50. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Foot and Ankle Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 28302 used?
Used for talus fractures, osteochondral lesions of the talus, or other ankle bone conditions requiring direct surgical access and decompression.
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