28515 Treatment of toe fracture
Also known as: toe fracture reduction, lesser toe manipulation, closed reduction
Closed treatment of lesser toe fracture with manipulation to achieve anatomic alignment, used for displaced toe fractures of digits two through five amenable to closed reduction.
In Plain Language
Toe reduction; Toe manipulation; Toe fracture alignment
Clinical Context
Used for displaced lesser toe fractures; closed reduction restores alignment and toe position for normal weight distribution.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.52 |
| Total RVU | 1.52 |
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 1.52, this code ranks in the 9th percentile among Surgery codes — 5.3x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 28515?
CPT 28515 (Treatment of toe fracture) is a Surgery code. Closed treatment of lesser toe fracture with manipulation to achieve anatomic alignment, used for displaced toe fractures of digits two through five amenable to closed reduction.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 28515?
The work RVU for CPT 28515 is 1.52. This code is primarily used by Foot and Ankle Surgery, Podiatry, Orthopedic Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 28515 used?
Used for displaced lesser toe fractures; closed reduction restores alignment and toe position for normal weight distribution.
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