28805 Amputation thru metatarsal
Also known as: metatarsal amputation, transmetatarsal amputation, distal foot amputation
Surgical amputation through the metatarsal bones (distal to tarsometatarsal joint), removing toes and metatarsal heads while preserving midfoot and hindfoot.
Clinical Context
Used for severe forefoot trauma, infection, vascular disease, or malignancy when distal foot salvage is impossible; preserved midfoot allows weight-bearing.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 12.39 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.49 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.56 |
| Total RVU | 19.44 |
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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