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28531 Treat sesamoid bone fracture

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: sesamoid fracture reduction, sesamoid manipulation, closed reduction

Closed treatment of sesamoid bone fracture with manipulation to achieve anatomic alignment, used for displaced sesamoid fractures amenable to closed reduction.

Clinical Context

Used for displaced sesamoid fractures; closed reduction restores alignment and function of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU2.51
Practice Expense RVU6.96
Malpractice RVU0.21
Total RVU9.68

Est. Medicare Payment

$323.31

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Foot and Ankle SurgeryPodiatry

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.