28890 Hi enrgy eswt plantar fascia
Also known as: extracorporeal shock wave, ESWT, high-energy shockwave
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) for plantar fasciitis, using focused sound waves directed at the plantar fascia attachment to reduce inflammation and pain in chronic heel pain.
Clinical Context
Used for chronic plantar fasciitis refractory to conservative treatment; ESWT promotes healing and reduces pain in heel pain syndrome.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.36 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.45 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.29 |
| Total RVU | 9.10 |
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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