CPT code 11719: Nail trimming, any number of nails2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in King County, WA
Reports routine trimming of nails when the service meets Medicare’s restricted coverage requirements, rather than nail debridement or removal.
In King County, WA, Medicare pays $16.48 for 11719 in the office and $7.05 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 11719 nationwide
Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.
On this page 11 sections
What 11719 covers
CPT 11719 represents trimming nails during foot care, typically by a podiatrist or other clinician in an office or facility. The descriptor allows any number of nails. It is distinct from debridement of thickened nails and from procedures that remove a nail plate. The service may be part of care for a patient whose clinical circumstances make nail trimming medically necessary under applicable coverage criteria.
Medicare pays this service only in specific circumstances. Document the clinical reason for trimming, the nails treated, and the findings that support coverage. The 0-day global period includes same-day preoperative and postoperative care. When multiple procedures are performed in the same session, the highest-valued procedure is paid in full and other procedures are paid at 50%. The code covers any number of nails, so modifier 50 is not appropriate. Assistant-at-surgery services are not paid; co-surgeons and team surgery are not permitted.
This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.
How King County, WA compares for 11719
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 11719 runs from $13.02 in Arkansas to $18.52 in San Benito County, CA. King County, WA pays $16.48. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- King County, WA · this page$16.48
- Rest of Washington · Washington$14.80−$1.68
- Los Angeles, CA · California$16.01−$0.47
- Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$16.19−$0.29
- Miami, FL · Florida$15.22−$1.26
- Chicago, IL · Illinois$14.88−$1.60
- Manhattan, NY · New York$16.27−$0.21
Other areas in Washington first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| AlaskaAlaska | $17.59 | $9.41 |
| AlabamaAlabama | $13.17 | $6.45 |
| ArkansasArkansas | $13.02 | $6.42 |
| ArizonaArizona | $14.06 | $6.61 |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $15.14 | $6.72 |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $15.11 | $6.69 |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $15.11 | $6.69 |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $15.11 | $6.69 |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $15.11 | $6.69 |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $15.11 | $6.69 |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $15.11 | $6.69 |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $15.11 | $6.69 |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $17.21 | $7.09 |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $15.92 | $6.83 |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $15.11 | $6.69 |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $15.11 | $6.69 |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $15.22 | $6.80 |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $15.77 | $6.84 |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $15.71 | $6.81 |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $16.02 | $6.83 |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $18.14 | $7.31 |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $18.13 | $7.30 |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $18.52 | $7.45 |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $18.48 | $7.40 |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $15.46 | $6.71 |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $16.12 | $6.79 |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $15.75 | $6.80 |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $16.28 | $6.85 |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $15.11 | $6.69 |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $17.19 | $7.07 |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $15.11 | $6.69 |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $15.11 | $6.69 |
| ColoradoColorado | $14.89 | $6.72 |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $15.19 | $6.92 |
| DelawareDelaware | $14.26 | $6.67 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $14.74 | $6.96 |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $14.16 | $6.82 |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $14.58 | $6.78 |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $13.52 | $6.67 |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $15.37 | $6.63 |
| IowaIowa | $13.45 | $6.42 |
| IdahoIdaho | $13.52 | $6.45 |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $14.03 | $6.97 |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $13.82 | $6.81 |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $14.89 | $7.00 |
| IndianaIndiana | $13.58 | $6.46 |
| KansasKansas | $13.40 | $6.45 |
| KentuckyKentucky | $13.41 | $6.58 |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $13.92 | $6.69 |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $13.39 | $6.59 |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $16.18 | $7.01 |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $14.83 | $6.74 |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $15.14 | $6.90 |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $14.49 | $6.72 |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $13.57 | $6.50 |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $14.16 | $6.55 |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $14.30 | $6.89 |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $13.68 | $6.67 |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $14.37 | $6.46 |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $13.85 | $6.63 |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $13.96 | $6.65 |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $13.20 | $6.58 |
| MississippiMississippi | $13.11 | $6.50 |
| MontanaMontana | $14.36 | $6.68 |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $13.68 | $6.51 |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $14.16 | $6.48 |
| NebraskaNebraska | $13.51 | $6.42 |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $14.66 | $6.67 |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $16.08 | $7.17 |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $15.39 | $7.00 |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $13.74 | $6.69 |
| NevadaNevada | $14.31 | $6.63 |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $16.59 | $7.46 |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $15.48 | $7.07 |
| Queens, NYNew York | $16.39 | $7.31 |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $13.85 | $6.55 |
| OhioOhio | $13.64 | $6.62 |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $13.39 | $6.53 |
| Portland, OROregon | $15.29 | $6.76 |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $14.23 | $6.58 |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $14.87 | $6.87 |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $13.66 | $6.61 |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $14.45 | $6.68 |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $14.71 | $6.77 |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina | $13.68 | $6.58 |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $14.14 | $6.46 |
| TennesseeTennessee | $13.45 | $6.46 |
| Austin, TXTexas | $14.82 | $6.69 |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $13.59 | $6.60 |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $14.26 | $6.65 |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $14.33 | $6.68 |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $14.25 | $6.68 |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $14.29 | $6.66 |
| Houston, TXTexas | $14.47 | $6.85 |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $13.90 | $6.61 |
| UtahUtah | $13.83 | $6.61 |
| VirginiaVirginia | $14.12 | $6.57 |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $14.45 | $6.68 |
| VermontVermont | $14.11 | $6.51 |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $13.78 | $6.42 |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $13.41 | $6.74 |
| WyomingWyoming | $14.28 | $6.59 |
11719 rates by state
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$13.02
$17.59
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $17.59 | 1 |
| AL | $13.17 | 1 |
| AR | $13.02 | 1 |
| AZ | $14.06 | 1 |
| CA | $15.11–$18.52 | 29 |
| CO | $14.89 | 1 |
| CT | $15.19 | 1 |
| DC | $16.19 | 1 |
| DE | $14.26 | 1 |
| FL | $14.16–$15.22 | 3 |
| GA | $13.52–$14.58 | 2 |
| GU | $15.37 | 1 |
| HI | $15.37 | 1 |
| IA | $13.45 | 1 |
| ID | $13.52 | 1 |
| IL | $13.82–$14.89 | 4 |
| IN | $13.58 | 1 |
| KS | $13.40 | 1 |
| KY | $13.41 | 1 |
| LA | $13.39–$13.92 | 2 |
| MA | $14.83–$16.18 | 2 |
| MD | $14.49–$16.19 | 3 |
| ME | $13.57–$14.16 | 2 |
| MI | $13.68–$14.30 | 2 |
| MN | $14.37 | 1 |
| MO | $13.20–$13.96 | 3 |
| MS | $13.11 | 1 |
| MT | $14.36 | 1 |
| NC | $13.68 | 1 |
| ND | $14.16 | 1 |
| NE | $13.51 | 1 |
| NH | $14.66 | 1 |
| NJ | $15.39–$16.08 | 2 |
| NM | $13.74 | 1 |
| NV | $14.31 | 1 |
| NY | $13.85–$16.59 | 5 |
| OH | $13.64 | 1 |
| OK | $13.39 | 1 |
| OR | $14.23–$15.29 | 2 |
| PA | $13.66–$14.87 | 2 |
| PR | $14.45 | 1 |
| RI | $14.71 | 1 |
| SC | $13.68 | 1 |
| SD | $14.14 | 1 |
| TN | $13.45 | 1 |
| TX | $13.59–$14.82 | 8 |
| UT | $13.83 | 1 |
| VA | $14.12–$16.19 | 2 |
| VI | $14.45 | 1 |
| VT | $14.11 | 1 |
| WA | $14.80–$16.48 | 2 |
| WI | $13.78 | 1 |
| WV | $13.41 | 1 |
| WY | $14.28 | 1 |
How the 11719 rate is calculated
Each of 11719’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.
How the rate is built · 11719
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work0.17
0.17 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense0.25
0.25 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.01
0.01 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
0.4300
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$14.36
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact King County, WA inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
1,360
- Code
- 11719
- Physician work
- 0.17
- Practice expense
- 0.25
- Malpractice
- 0.01
GPCI2026.csv
108
- Locality
- King County, WA
- Physician work
- 1.050
- Practice expense
- 1.227
- Malpractice
- 0.817
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 0.17 | × 1.050 | 0.1785 |
| Practice expense | 0.25 | × 1.227 | 0.3068 |
| Malpractice | 0.01 | × 0.817 | 0.0082 |
| Total RVUs | 0.4934 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, King County, WA$16.48
Office: (0.17 × 1.05 + 0.25 × 1.227 + 0.01 × 0.817) × $33.4009 = $16.48
Facility: (0.17 × 1.05 + 0.02 × 1.227 + 0.01 × 0.817) × $33.4009 = $7.05
Payment rules and modifiers for 11719
The CMS indicators that decide how 11719 is paid alongside other services.
CMS payment indicators · 11719
Nail trimming, any number of nails
| Rule | CMS value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Global period | 000 | Same-day global: pre- and post-op care on the day of the procedure is included. |
| Multiple procedures | 2 | Standard reduction: highest-valued procedure at 100%, others at 50%. |
| Bilateral (modifier 50) | 0 | The 150% bilateral adjustment doesn’t apply. |
| Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS) | 1 | Not paid (statutory restriction). |
| Co-surgeons (62) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Team surgery (66) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Professional/technical | 0 | Physician service: no professional/technical split. |
What modifiers do to the payment
Modifier 51 · payment effect
With and without the modifier
11719 without 51 · national office
$14.36
Nail trimming, any number of nails
11719-51 · Second procedure: 50%
$7.18
When this isn’t the highest-valued procedure in the session, Medicare pays 50% of its fee schedule amount (the highest is paid at 100%).
How 11719 has changed in King County, WA
11719 · Office / nonfacility
$16.48
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $0.60 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $15.88 to $16.48 (3.8%).
It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.
One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.
What changed, release by release
January 1, 2026
RVU26A
$15.88changed to$16.48
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Work GPCI 1.043 changed to 1.050
- Practice expense GPCI 1.220 changed to 1.227
- Malpractice GPCI 0.853 changed to 0.817
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$16.34changed to$15.88
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$16.07changed to$16.34
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$16.08changed to$16.07
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 0.24 changed to 0.25
- Work GPCI 1.039 changed to 1.043
- Practice expense GPCI 1.207 changed to 1.220
- Malpractice GPCI 0.815 changed to 0.853
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$15.87changed to$16.08
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense RVU 0.23 changed to 0.24
- Work GPCI 1.036 changed to 1.039
- Practice expense GPCI 1.194 changed to 1.207
- Malpractice GPCI 0.776 changed to 0.815
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$16.00changed to$15.87
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$15.92changed to$16.00
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 0.22 changed to 0.23
- Work GPCI 1.031 changed to 1.036
- Practice expense GPCI 1.170 changed to 1.194
- Malpractice GPCI 0.854 changed to 0.776
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$16.13changed to$15.92
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Practice expense RVU 0.23 changed to 0.22
- Work GPCI 1.027 changed to 1.031
- Practice expense GPCI 1.146 changed to 1.170
- Malpractice GPCI 0.931 changed to 0.854
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
$16.11changed to$16.13
- Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2018
RVU18AR1
$15.60changed to$16.11
- Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
- Practice expense RVU 0.22 changed to 0.23
- Work GPCI 1.026 changed to 1.027
- Practice expense GPCI 1.151 changed to 1.146
- Malpractice GPCI 0.713 changed to 0.931
Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
January 1, 2017
RVU17A
$15.10changed to$15.60
- Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
- Practice expense RVU 0.21 changed to 0.22
- Work GPCI 1.025 changed to 1.026
- Practice expense GPCI 1.155 changed to 1.151
- Malpractice GPCI 0.495 changed to 0.713
Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.
January 1, 2016
RVU16A
$15.15changed to$15.10
- Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.
July 1, 2015
RVU15C
$15.08changed to$15.15
- Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335
Held through RVU15D.
January 1, 2015
RVU15A
$15.14changed to$15.08
- Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
- Practice expense GPCI 1.150 changed to 1.155
- Malpractice GPCI 0.688 changed to 0.495
Held through RVU15B.
January 1, 2014
RVU14A
$12.46changed to$15.14
- Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
- Practice expense RVU 0.16 changed to 0.21
- Practice expense GPCI 1.144 changed to 1.150
- Malpractice GPCI 0.881 changed to 0.688
Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: $12.46
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $16.48 | $7.05 | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $16.48 | $7.05 | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $16.48 | $7.05 | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $16.48 | $7.05 | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $15.88 | $7.59 | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $15.88 | $7.59 | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $15.88 | $7.59 | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $15.88 | $7.59 | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $16.34 | $7.81 | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $16.34 | $7.81 | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $16.34 | $7.81 | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $16.34 | $7.81 | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $16.07 | $7.68 | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $16.08 | $7.90 | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $16.08 | $7.90 | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $16.08 | $7.90 | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $16.08 | $7.90 | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $15.87 | $8.02 | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $15.87 | $8.02 | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $15.87 | $8.02 | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $15.87 | $8.02 | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $16.00 | $8.08 | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $16.00 | $8.08 | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $16.00 | $8.08 | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $16.00 | $8.08 | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $15.92 | $8.32 | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $15.92 | $8.32 | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $15.92 | $8.32 | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $15.92 | $8.32 | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $16.13 | $8.28 | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $16.13 | $8.28 | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $16.13 | $8.28 | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $16.13 | $8.28 | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | $16.11 | $8.27 | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | $16.11 | $8.27 | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | $16.11 | $8.27 | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | $16.11 | $8.27 | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | $15.60 | $8.17 | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | $15.60 | $8.17 | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | $15.60 | $8.17 | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | $15.60 | $8.17 | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | $15.10 | $8.07 | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | $15.10 | $8.07 | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | $15.10 | $8.07 | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | $15.10 | $8.07 | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | $15.15 | $8.10 | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | $15.15 | $8.10 | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | $15.08 | $8.06 | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | $15.08 | $8.06 | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | $15.14 | $8.14 | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | $15.14 | $8.14 | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | $15.14 | $8.14 | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | $15.14 | $8.14 | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | $12.46 | $7.79 | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | $12.46 | $7.79 | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | $12.46 | $7.79 | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | $12.46 | $7.79 | RVU13AR |
Where the King County, WA rate applies
King County, WA is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 63 cities and communities in Washington. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
- Seattle
- Algona
- Ames Lake
- 11719 in Auburn · multiple payment areas
- Baring
- Beaux Arts Village
- Bellevue
- Black Diamond
11719 billing questions
When should 11719 be used instead of 11720 or 11721?
Use 11719 for nail trimming. Use 11720 or 11721 when the service is debridement of nails, with the code selected by the number of nails debrided.
How many nails can be reported under 11719?
The descriptor covers any number of nails. Do not report separate units based on the number of nails trimmed.
What documentation supports Medicare payment?
Record the clinical reason for trimming, the nails treated, and findings supporting the applicable restricted coverage criteria. Routine trimming alone does not establish coverage.
Can modifier 50 be used when both feet are treated?
No. The code allows trimming any number of nails, so modifier 50 is not appropriate.
Is same-day care included in the procedure?
Yes. The 0-day global period includes same-day preoperative and postoperative care.
How is 11719 paid when another procedure is performed in the same session?
The highest-valued procedure is paid in full, and other procedures are paid at 50% under the standard multiple procedure reduction.
Where these rates come from
FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.
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