CPT code 28297: Bunion correction, first tarsometatarsal fusion2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in El Centro, CA
Reports hallux valgus correction using fusion of the first metatarsal–medial cuneiform joint, commonly a Lapidus-type procedure, with sesamoidectomy when performed.
In El Centro, CA, Medicare pays $1,085.04 for 28297 in the office and $571.07 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 28297 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 28297 covers
Code 28297 describes operative correction of a bunion deformity that includes fusion of the joint between the first metatarsal and medial cuneiform. This Lapidus-type approach is used when the surgeon selects fusion at that joint as part of the hallux valgus correction. The operation may include removal of the prominent bone and sesamoidectomy when performed. It is typically done by an orthopedic foot-and-ankle surgeon or podiatric surgeon in a hospital operating room or ambulatory surgery center.
Select this code when the documented correction includes the first tarsometatarsal joint fusion, rather than a metatarsal or phalangeal osteotomy alone. Record the deformity, operative work, joint fused, laterality, and any sesamoidectomy. The 90-day global includes the day-before preoperative visit and 90 days of related postoperative care. When multiple procedures are performed in one session, the highest-valued procedure is paid in full and others at 50%. Modifier 50 identifies bilateral surgery and payment is 150%. Assistant-at-surgery payment may be available; co-surgeons require supporting documentation. Team surgery is 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 El Centro, CA compares for 28297
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 28297 runs from $915.22 in Arkansas to $1,351.98 in San Benito County, CA. El Centro, CA pays $1,085.04. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- El Centro, CA · this page$1,085.04
- Bakersfield, CA · California$1,088.18+$3.14
- Chico, CA · California$1,084.85−$0.19
- Fresno, CA · California$1,084.85−$0.19
- Hanford, CA · California$1,084.85−$0.19
- Los Angeles, CA · California$1,156.99+$71.95
- Madera, CA · California$1,084.85−$0.19
Other areas in California first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| Merced, CACalifornia | $1,084.85 | $570.88 |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $1,084.85 | $570.88 |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $1,251.06 | $632.99 |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $1,150.83 | $596.54 |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $1,084.85 | $570.88 |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $1,084.85 | $570.88 |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $1,097.01 | $583.04 |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $1,136.88 | $591.49 |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $1,132.60 | $589.09 |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $1,158.08 | $597.22 |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $1,322.46 | $661.24 |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $1,321.19 | $659.97 |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $1,351.98 | $675.76 |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $1,346.78 | $670.56 |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $1,114.55 | $580.42 |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $1,168.26 | $598.48 |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $1,136.53 | $589.73 |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $1,179.96 | $604.09 |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $1,084.85 | $570.88 |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $1,249.23 | $631.16 |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $1,084.85 | $570.88 |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $1,084.85 | $570.88 |
| Washington, DC areaDistrict of Columbia | $1,174.27 | $621.85 |
| Miami, FLFlorida | $1,116.27 | $628.09 |
| Chicago, ILIllinois | $1,084.77 | $613.47 |
| Manhattan, NYNew York | $1,183.94 | $639.02 |
| AlaskaAlaska | $1,210.16 | $710.73 |
| AlabamaAlabama | $928.17 | $517.84 |
| ArkansasArkansas | $915.22 | $512.39 |
| ArizonaArizona | $1,003.95 | $549.54 |
| ColoradoColorado | $1,070.40 | $571.44 |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $1,097.85 | $592.79 |
| DelawareDelaware | $1,020.20 | $556.88 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $1,069.96 | $594.91 |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $1,019.18 | $570.86 |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $1,050.23 | $573.78 |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $963.34 | $545.03 |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $1,109.63 | $576.44 |
| IowaIowa | $949.48 | $520.39 |
| IdahoIdaho | $955.78 | $524.35 |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $1,013.43 | $581.99 |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $991.72 | $563.57 |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $1,080.40 | $598.79 |
| IndianaIndiana | $961.10 | $526.38 |
| KansasKansas | $945.89 | $521.96 |
| KentuckyKentucky | $950.90 | $534.01 |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $995.09 | $553.81 |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $949.75 | $534.73 |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $1,173.05 | $613.12 |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $1,064.61 | $570.81 |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $1,094.88 | $591.70 |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $1,039.00 | $564.42 |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $961.35 | $529.92 |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $1,010.73 | $546.00 |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $1,032.24 | $579.70 |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $975.48 | $547.33 |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $1,024.45 | $541.90 |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $987.76 | $547.41 |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $997.67 | $551.23 |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $934.46 | $530.22 |
| MississippiMississippi | $924.98 | $521.21 |
| MontanaMontana | $1,030.68 | $561.73 |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $970.97 | $533.44 |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $1,008.53 | $539.58 |
| NebraskaNebraska | $954.30 | $521.46 |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $1,054.40 | $566.22 |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $1,162.88 | $618.90 |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $1,110.03 | $597.94 |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $980.94 | $550.91 |
| NevadaNevada | $1,025.20 | $555.78 |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $1,212.73 | $655.15 |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $1,117.84 | $604.35 |
| Queens, NYNew York | $1,192.37 | $638.07 |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $985.10 | $539.60 |
| OhioOhio | $970.96 | $542.81 |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $948.50 | $529.73 |
| Portland, OROregon | $1,102.69 | $581.69 |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $1,016.88 | $549.81 |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $1,071.74 | $583.56 |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $972.05 | $541.56 |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $1,037.79 | $563.68 |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $1,055.26 | $570.83 |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina | $972.64 | $539.34 |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $1,005.91 | $536.96 |
| TennesseeTennessee | $950.57 | $524.30 |
| Austin, TXTexas | $1,067.15 | $571.01 |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $965.93 | $539.19 |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $1,018.73 | $554.00 |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $1,025.40 | $558.33 |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $1,018.98 | $556.60 |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $1,021.90 | $556.24 |
| Houston, TXTexas | $1,042.40 | $576.74 |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $991.90 | $546.86 |
| UtahUtah | $985.49 | $544.68 |
| VirginiaVirginia | $1,008.01 | $547.03 |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $1,037.79 | $563.68 |
| VermontVermont | $1,005.36 | $541.11 |
| Rest of WashingtonWashington | $1,062.35 | $568.55 |
| King County, WAWashington | $1,195.83 | $620.43 |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $975.85 | $526.60 |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $956.39 | $548.87 |
| WyomingWyoming | $1,021.03 | $552.08 |
28297 rates by state
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$915.22
$1,218.42
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $1,210.16 | 1 |
| AL | $928.17 | 1 |
| AR | $915.22 | 1 |
| AZ | $1,003.95 | 1 |
| CA | $1,084.85–$1,351.98 | 29 |
| CO | $1,070.40 | 1 |
| CT | $1,097.85 | 1 |
| DC | $1,174.27 | 1 |
| DE | $1,020.20 | 1 |
| FL | $1,019.18–$1,116.27 | 3 |
| GA | $963.34–$1,050.23 | 2 |
| GU | $1,109.63 | 1 |
| HI | $1,109.63 | 1 |
| IA | $949.48 | 1 |
| ID | $955.78 | 1 |
| IL | $991.72–$1,084.77 | 4 |
| IN | $961.10 | 1 |
| KS | $945.89 | 1 |
| KY | $950.90 | 1 |
| LA | $949.75–$995.09 | 2 |
| MA | $1,064.61–$1,173.05 | 2 |
| MD | $1,039.00–$1,174.27 | 3 |
| ME | $961.35–$1,010.73 | 2 |
| MI | $975.48–$1,032.24 | 2 |
| MN | $1,024.45 | 1 |
| MO | $934.46–$997.67 | 3 |
| MS | $924.98 | 1 |
| MT | $1,030.68 | 1 |
| NC | $970.97 | 1 |
| ND | $1,008.53 | 1 |
| NE | $954.30 | 1 |
| NH | $1,054.40 | 1 |
| NJ | $1,110.03–$1,162.88 | 2 |
| NM | $980.94 | 1 |
| NV | $1,025.20 | 1 |
| NY | $985.10–$1,212.73 | 5 |
| OH | $970.96 | 1 |
| OK | $948.50 | 1 |
| OR | $1,016.88–$1,102.69 | 2 |
| PA | $972.05–$1,071.74 | 2 |
| PR | $1,037.79 | 1 |
| RI | $1,055.26 | 1 |
| SC | $972.64 | 1 |
| SD | $1,005.91 | 1 |
| TN | $950.57 | 1 |
| TX | $965.93–$1,067.15 | 8 |
| UT | $985.49 | 1 |
| VA | $1,008.01–$1,174.27 | 2 |
| VI | $1,037.79 | 1 |
| VT | $1,005.36 | 1 |
| WA | $1,062.35–$1,195.83 | 2 |
| WI | $975.85 | 1 |
| WV | $956.39 | 1 |
| WY | $1,021.03 | 1 |
How the 28297 rate is calculated
Each of 28297’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 · 28297
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work9.06
9.06 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense20.68
20.68 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice1.12
1.12 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
30.8600
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$1,030.75
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact El Centro, CA inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
3,176
- Code
- 28297
- Physician work
- 9.06
- Practice expense
- 20.68
- Malpractice
- 1.12
GPCI2026.csv
10
- Locality
- El Centro, CA
- Physician work
- 1.017
- Practice expense
- 1.096
- Malpractice
- 0.541
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 9.06 | × 1.017 | 9.2140 |
| Practice expense | 20.68 | × 1.096 | 22.6653 |
| Malpractice | 1.12 | × 0.541 | 0.6059 |
| Total RVUs | 32.4852 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, El Centro, CA$1085.04
Office: (9.06 × 1.017 + 20.68 × 1.096 + 1.12 × 0.541) × $33.4009 = $1085.04
Facility: (9.06 × 1.017 + 6.64 × 1.096 + 1.12 × 0.541) × $33.4009 = $571.07
Payment rules and modifiers for 28297
28297 has a 90-day global period: related visits in that window are included in the surgery payment.
CMS payment indicators · 28297
Bunion correction, first tarsometatarsal fusion
| Rule | CMS value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Global period | 090 | Major surgery: the day before, the day of, and 90 days after are included. |
| Multiple procedures | 2 | Standard reduction: highest-valued procedure at 100%, others at 50%. |
| Bilateral (modifier 50) | 1 | Bilateral with modifier 50 pays 150% of the fee schedule amount. |
| Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS) | 2 | Paid. |
| Co-surgeons (62) | 1 | Permitted with supporting documentation. |
| Team surgery (66) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Professional/technical | 0 | Physician service: no professional/technical split. |
| Split (54/55/56) | 0.10/0.69/0.21 | Share of the payment for pre-op, the procedure itself, and post-op care. |
Global surgery period · 28297
Bunion correction, first tarsometatarsal fusion
90-day global period ends
Dec 30, 2026
Covers Sep 30, 2026 through Dec 30, 2026 (92 days, including the day before surgery).
Visit on Oct 31, 2026
Day 30 of the 90-day post-op period: related follow-up care is included in the surgical payment.
Pre-op dayGlobal period
What modifiers do to the payment
Modifier 50 · payment effect
With and without the modifier
28297 without 50 · national office
$1,030.75
Bunion correction, first tarsometatarsal fusion
28297-50 · Bilateral: 150%
$1,546.13
Both sides on one line with modifier 50 are paid at 150% of the fee schedule amount (subject to multiple-procedure rules with other procedures).
How 28297 has changed in El Centro, CA
28297 · Office / nonfacility
$1085.04
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $60.04 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $1025.00 to $1085.04 (5.9%).
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
$1025.00changed to$1085.04
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Work RVU 9.29 changed to 9.06
- Practice expense RVU 19.81 changed to 20.68
- Malpractice RVU 1.08 changed to 1.12
- Work GPCI 1.014 changed to 1.017
- Practice expense GPCI 1.093 changed to 1.096
- Malpractice GPCI 0.570 changed to 0.541
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$1071.77changed to$1025.00
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
- Practice expense RVU 20.25 changed to 19.81
- Malpractice RVU 1.13 changed to 1.08
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$1054.28changed to$1071.77
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$1085.33changed to$1054.28
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 20.28 changed to 20.25
- Malpractice RVU 1.11 changed to 1.13
- Work GPCI 1.021 changed to 1.014
- Practice expense GPCI 1.079 changed to 1.093
- Malpractice GPCI 0.595 changed to 0.570
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$1105.81changed to$1085.33
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense RVU 20.37 changed to 20.28
- Malpractice RVU 1.16 changed to 1.11
- Work GPCI 1.027 changed to 1.021
- Practice expense GPCI 1.065 changed to 1.079
- Malpractice GPCI 0.620 changed to 0.595
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$1131.36changed to$1105.81
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 20.85 changed to 20.37
- Malpractice RVU 1.10 changed to 1.16
- Malpractice GPCI 0.616 changed to 0.620
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$1135.61changed to$1131.36
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 19.90 changed to 20.85
- Malpractice RVU 1.09 changed to 1.10
- Work GPCI 1.024 changed to 1.027
- Practice expense GPCI 1.070 changed to 1.065
- Malpractice GPCI 0.606 changed to 0.616
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$1134.48changed to$1135.61
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Practice expense RVU 19.93 changed to 19.90
- Malpractice RVU 1.05 changed to 1.09
- Work GPCI 1.020 changed to 1.024
- Practice expense GPCI 1.074 changed to 1.070
- Malpractice GPCI 0.570 changed to 0.606
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
$1131.94changed to$1134.48
- Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
- Practice expense RVU 19.91 changed to 19.93
- Malpractice RVU 1.03 changed to 1.05
- Malpractice GPCI 0.567 changed to 0.570
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2018
RVU18AR1
$1135.39changed to$1131.94
- Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
- Malpractice RVU 1.05 changed to 1.03
- Work GPCI 1.024 changed to 1.020
- Practice expense GPCI 1.079 changed to 1.074
- Malpractice GPCI 0.610 changed to 0.567
Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
January 1, 2017
RVU17A
No ratechanged to$1135.39
Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: No rate
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D, RVU14A, RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D, RVU15A, RVU15B, RVU15C, RVU15D, RVU16A, RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $1,085.04 | $571.07 | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $1,085.04 | $571.07 | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $1,085.04 | $571.07 | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $1,085.04 | $571.07 | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $1,025.00 | $602.51 | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $1,025.00 | $602.51 | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $1,025.00 | $602.51 | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $1,025.00 | $602.51 | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $1,071.77 | $617.71 | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $1,071.77 | $617.71 | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $1,071.77 | $617.71 | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $1,071.77 | $617.71 | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $1,054.28 | $607.63 | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $1,085.33 | $620.96 | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $1,085.33 | $620.96 | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $1,085.33 | $620.96 | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $1,085.33 | $620.96 | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $1,105.81 | $625.95 | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $1,105.81 | $625.95 | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $1,105.81 | $625.95 | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $1,105.81 | $625.95 | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $1,131.36 | $625.60 | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $1,131.36 | $625.60 | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $1,131.36 | $625.60 | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $1,131.36 | $625.60 | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $1,135.61 | $638.24 | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $1,135.61 | $638.24 | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $1,135.61 | $638.24 | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $1,135.61 | $638.24 | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $1,134.48 | $634.40 | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $1,134.48 | $634.40 | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $1,134.48 | $634.40 | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $1,134.48 | $634.40 | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | $1,131.94 | $631.63 | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | $1,131.94 | $631.63 | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | $1,131.94 | $631.63 | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | $1,131.94 | $631.63 | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | $1,135.39 | $635.85 | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | $1,135.39 | $635.85 | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | $1,135.39 | $635.85 | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | $1,135.39 | $635.85 | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | Rate data unavailable | Rate data unavailable | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | Rate data unavailable | Rate data unavailable | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | Rate data unavailable | Rate data unavailable | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | Rate data unavailable | Rate data unavailable | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | Rate data unavailable | Rate data unavailable | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | Rate data unavailable | Rate data unavailable | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | Rate data unavailable | Rate data unavailable | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | Rate data unavailable | Rate data unavailable | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | Rate data unavailable | Rate data unavailable | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | Rate data unavailable | Rate data unavailable | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | Rate data unavailable | Rate data unavailable | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | Rate data unavailable | Rate data unavailable | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | Rate data unavailable | Rate data unavailable | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | Rate data unavailable | Rate data unavailable | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | Rate data unavailable | Rate data unavailable | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | Rate data unavailable | Rate data unavailable | RVU13AR |
Where the El Centro, CA rate applies
El Centro, CA is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 18 cities and communities in California. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
- El Centro
- Bombay Beach
- Brawley
- Calexico
- Calipatria
- Desert Shores
- El Centro Naval Air Facility
- Heber
28297 billing questions
When should 28297 be selected instead of a hallux valgus osteotomy code?
Use 28297 when the correction includes fusion of the first metatarsal–medial cuneiform joint. Osteotomy codes apply when the documented correction uses the specified metatarsal or phalangeal bone cut instead.
Is the sesamoidectomy separately reported?
Sesamoidectomy is included in 28297 when performed as part of the hallux valgus correction. The code also encompasses the first-joint fusion that distinguishes this procedure.
How is bilateral surgery reported?
For bilateral performance, report modifier 50; CMS payment is 150%.
What postoperative care is included in the global period?
The 90-day global includes the day-before preoperative visit and 90 days of related postoperative care.
Can an assistant or co-surgeon be paid?
Assistant-at-surgery payment may be made. Co-surgeon payment requires supporting documentation.
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.
CMS RVU26D · effective Oct 1, 2026 through the day before Jan 1, 2027
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