28810 Amputation toe & metatarsal
Also known as: toe and metatarsal amputation, digit amputation, partial forefoot amputation
Surgical amputation of a single toe (hallux or lesser digit) at the level including the metatarsal head, removing the entire digit and adjacent metatarsal bone.
In Plain Language
Toe removal with bone; Digit amputation; Partial foot removal
Clinical Context
Used for severe toe trauma, infection, vascular insufficiency, or malignancy when digit salvage is impossible.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.47 |
| Total RVU | 6.47 |
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 6.47, this code ranks in the 43rd percentile among Surgery codes — 1.2x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 28810?
CPT 28810 (Amputation toe & metatarsal) is a Surgery code. Surgical amputation of a single toe (hallux or lesser digit) at the level including the metatarsal head, removing the entire digit and adjacent metatarsal bone.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 28810?
The work RVU for CPT 28810 is 6.47. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Podiatry. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 28810 used?
Used for severe toe trauma, infection, vascular insufficiency, or malignancy when digit salvage is impossible.
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