CPT code 28308: Metatarsal osteotomy, other than first metatarsal2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Puerto Rico
Reports an osteotomy of a lesser metatarsal to change its length or alignment, commonly for a structural forefoot problem such as metatarsalgia.
In Puerto Rico, Medicare pays $589.41 for 28308 in the office and $373.29 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 28308 nationwide
Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.
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What 28308 covers
A foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon or podiatric surgeon cuts a metatarsal other than the first to change its length or alignment. The procedure may address a lesser metatarsal that contributes to forefoot pain or abnormal pressure, including metatarsalgia associated with a long or malaligned bone. The bone may be repositioned and stabilized as part of the correction. These operations are commonly performed in an ambulatory surgery center or hospital outpatient department; some are done in an office-based surgical setting.
Select this code for an osteotomy of a lesser metatarsal, rather than an osteotomy of the first metatarsal or a multiple-metatarsal realignment procedure. Document the specific bone, the reason for changing its length or alignment, and the work performed; report the treated lesser metatarsal count as supported by the operative record. CMS assigns a 90-day global period, including the day-before preoperative visit and 90 days of related postoperative care. When multiple procedures occur in the same session, the highest-valued procedure is paid in full and others at 50%. Bilateral reporting with modifier 50 is paid at 150%. Assistant-at-surgery payment may be available; co-surgeon payment requires supporting documentation, and team-surgery payment 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 Puerto Rico compares for 28308
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 28308 runs from $520.30 in Arkansas to $764.52 in San Benito County, CA. Puerto Rico pays $589.41. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- Puerto Rico · this page$589.41
- Los Angeles, CA · California$655.55+$66.14
- Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$666.15+$76.74
- Miami, FL · Florida$636.01+$46.60
- Chicago, IL · Illinois$618.10+$28.69
- Manhattan, NY · New York$672.52+$83.11
- Alaska · Alaska$689.49+$100.08
Other areas in Puerto Rico first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| AlabamaAlabama | $527.60 | $340.56 |
| ArkansasArkansas | $520.30 | $336.67 |
| ArizonaArizona | $570.33 | $363.19 |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $616.93 | $382.65 |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $614.92 | $380.63 |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $615.03 | $380.74 |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $614.92 | $380.63 |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $614.92 | $380.63 |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $614.92 | $380.63 |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $614.92 | $380.63 |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $614.92 | $380.63 |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $707.83 | $426.09 |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $651.92 | $399.25 |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $614.92 | $380.63 |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $614.92 | $380.63 |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $622.30 | $388.01 |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $644.06 | $395.45 |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $641.63 | $393.88 |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $655.82 | $400.15 |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $747.80 | $446.39 |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $747.02 | $445.61 |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $764.52 | $456.27 |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $761.37 | $453.12 |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $631.45 | $387.97 |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $661.38 | $401.65 |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $643.79 | $394.54 |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $667.98 | $405.48 |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $614.92 | $380.63 |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $706.72 | $424.98 |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $614.92 | $380.63 |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $614.92 | $380.63 |
| ColoradoColorado | $607.29 | $379.84 |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $623.46 | $393.23 |
| DelawareDelaware | $579.50 | $368.30 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $608.87 | $392.32 |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $580.03 | $375.67 |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $596.77 | $379.58 |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $548.36 | $357.68 |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $628.62 | $385.57 |
| IowaIowa | $539.14 | $343.55 |
| IdahoIdaho | $542.79 | $346.13 |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $577.79 | $381.13 |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $564.86 | $369.69 |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $614.68 | $395.14 |
| IndianaIndiana | $545.78 | $347.62 |
| KansasKansas | $537.35 | $344.10 |
| KentuckyKentucky | $540.91 | $350.88 |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $565.92 | $364.77 |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $540.35 | $351.17 |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $664.91 | $409.68 |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $604.14 | $379.04 |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $621.82 | $392.45 |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $590.05 | $373.72 |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $546.18 | $349.51 |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $573.68 | $361.83 |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $587.64 | $381.36 |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $555.00 | $359.83 |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $580.68 | $360.71 |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $561.54 | $360.82 |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $567.11 | $363.60 |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $531.87 | $347.61 |
| MississippiMississippi | $526.15 | $342.10 |
| MontanaMontana | $585.47 | $371.71 |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $551.56 | $352.12 |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $572.03 | $358.26 |
| NebraskaNebraska | $541.79 | $344.48 |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $598.44 | $375.91 |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $659.81 | $411.84 |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $630.22 | $396.79 |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $558.17 | $362.15 |
| NevadaNevada | $582.11 | $368.13 |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $689.06 | $434.89 |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $634.84 | $400.76 |
| Queens, NYNew York | $676.94 | $424.27 |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $559.55 | $356.47 |
| OhioOhio | $552.25 | $357.08 |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $539.32 | $348.42 |
| Portland, OROregon | $625.23 | $387.74 |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $577.23 | $364.32 |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $608.87 | $386.34 |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $552.74 | $356.51 |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $599.14 | $378.32 |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina | $552.89 | $355.37 |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $570.44 | $356.67 |
| TennesseeTennessee | $540.02 | $345.70 |
| Austin, TXTexas | $605.58 | $379.42 |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $549.31 | $354.78 |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $578.49 | $366.65 |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $582.36 | $369.45 |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $578.81 | $368.04 |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $580.35 | $368.08 |
| Houston, TXTexas | $592.79 | $380.52 |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $563.71 | $360.84 |
| UtahUtah | $560.13 | $359.19 |
| VirginiaVirginia | $572.30 | $362.17 |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $589.41 | $373.29 |
| VermontVermont | $570.45 | $358.83 |
| Rest of WashingtonWashington | $602.78 | $377.69 |
| King County, WAWashington | $677.55 | $415.26 |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $553.65 | $348.87 |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $544.94 | $359.18 |
| WyomingWyoming | $579.61 | $365.85 |
28308 rates by state
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$520.30
$689.72
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $689.49 | 1 |
| AL | $527.60 | 1 |
| AR | $520.30 | 1 |
| AZ | $570.33 | 1 |
| CA | $614.92–$764.52 | 29 |
| CO | $607.29 | 1 |
| CT | $623.46 | 1 |
| DC | $666.15 | 1 |
| DE | $579.50 | 1 |
| FL | $580.03–$636.01 | 3 |
| GA | $548.36–$596.77 | 2 |
| GU | $628.62 | 1 |
| HI | $628.62 | 1 |
| IA | $539.14 | 1 |
| ID | $542.79 | 1 |
| IL | $564.86–$618.10 | 4 |
| IN | $545.78 | 1 |
| KS | $537.35 | 1 |
| KY | $540.91 | 1 |
| LA | $540.35–$565.92 | 2 |
| MA | $604.14–$664.91 | 2 |
| MD | $590.05–$666.15 | 3 |
| ME | $546.18–$573.68 | 2 |
| MI | $555.00–$587.64 | 2 |
| MN | $580.68 | 1 |
| MO | $531.87–$567.11 | 3 |
| MS | $526.15 | 1 |
| MT | $585.47 | 1 |
| NC | $551.56 | 1 |
| ND | $572.03 | 1 |
| NE | $541.79 | 1 |
| NH | $598.44 | 1 |
| NJ | $630.22–$659.81 | 2 |
| NM | $558.17 | 1 |
| NV | $582.11 | 1 |
| NY | $559.55–$689.06 | 5 |
| OH | $552.25 | 1 |
| OK | $539.32 | 1 |
| OR | $577.23–$625.23 | 2 |
| PA | $552.74–$608.87 | 2 |
| PR | $589.41 | 1 |
| RI | $599.14 | 1 |
| SC | $552.89 | 1 |
| SD | $570.44 | 1 |
| TN | $540.02 | 1 |
| TX | $549.31–$605.58 | 8 |
| UT | $560.13 | 1 |
| VA | $572.30–$666.15 | 2 |
| VI | $589.41 | 1 |
| VT | $570.45 | 1 |
| WA | $602.78–$677.55 | 2 |
| WI | $553.65 | 1 |
| WV | $544.94 | 1 |
| WY | $579.61 | 1 |
How the 28308 rate is calculated
Each of 28308’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 · 28308
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work5.34
5.34 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense11.51
11.51 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.68
0.68 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
17.5300
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$585.52
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact Puerto Rico inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
3,185
- Code
- 28308
- Physician work
- 5.34
- Practice expense
- 11.51
- Malpractice
- 0.68
GPCI2026.csv
91
- Locality
- Puerto Rico
- Physician work
- 1.000
- Practice expense
- 1.011
- Malpractice
- 0.985
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 5.34 | × 1.000 | 5.3400 |
| Practice expense | 11.51 | × 1.011 | 11.6366 |
| Malpractice | 0.68 | × 0.985 | 0.6698 |
| Total RVUs | 17.6464 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, Puerto Rico$589.41
Office: (5.34 × 1 + 11.51 × 1.011 + 0.68 × 0.985) × $33.4009 = $589.41
Facility: (5.34 × 1 + 5.11 × 1.011 + 0.68 × 0.985) × $33.4009 = $373.29
Payment rules and modifiers for 28308
28308 has a 90-day global period: related visits in that window are included in the surgery payment.
CMS payment indicators · 28308
Metatarsal osteotomy, other than first metatarsal
| 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 · 28308
Metatarsal osteotomy, other than first metatarsal
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
28308 without 50 · national office
$585.52
Metatarsal osteotomy, other than first metatarsal
28308-50 · Bilateral: 150%
$878.28
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 28308 has changed in Puerto Rico
28308 · Office / nonfacility
$589.41
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $34.18 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $555.23 to $589.41 (6.2%).
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
$555.23changed to$589.41
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Work RVU 5.48 changed to 5.34
- Practice expense RVU 10.97 changed to 11.51
- Malpractice RVU 0.65 changed to 0.68
- Practice expense GPCI 1.007 changed to 1.011
- Malpractice GPCI 0.982 changed to 0.985
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$574.38changed to$555.23
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
- Practice expense RVU 11.04 changed to 10.97
- Malpractice RVU 0.67 changed to 0.65
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$565.01changed to$574.38
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$577.99changed to$565.01
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 10.85 changed to 11.04
- Malpractice RVU 0.65 changed to 0.67
- Practice expense GPCI 1.008 changed to 1.007
- Malpractice GPCI 0.984 changed to 0.982
October 1, 2023
RVU23D
$575.40changed to$577.99
- Practice expense GPCI 1.000 changed to 1.008
- Malpractice GPCI 1.000 changed to 0.984
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$586.12changed to$575.40
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense RVU 10.73 changed to 10.85
- Practice expense GPCI 1.008 changed to 1.000
- Malpractice GPCI 0.986 changed to 1.000
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$595.56changed to$586.12
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 10.87 changed to 10.73
- Malpractice RVU 0.64 changed to 0.65
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$595.67changed to$595.56
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 10.33 changed to 10.87
- Malpractice RVU 0.62 changed to 0.64
- Malpractice GPCI 0.988 changed to 0.986
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$594.89changed to$595.67
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Practice expense RVU 10.38 changed to 10.33
- Malpractice RVU 0.58 changed to 0.62
- Practice expense GPCI 1.007 changed to 1.008
- Malpractice GPCI 0.990 changed to 0.988
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
$593.52changed to$594.89
- Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
- Practice expense RVU 10.36 changed to 10.38
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2018
RVU18AR1
$527.38changed to$593.52
- Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
- Practice expense RVU 10.33 changed to 10.36
- Practice expense GPCI 0.856 changed to 1.007
- Malpractice GPCI 0.642 changed to 0.990
Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
January 1, 2017
RVU17A
$461.53changed to$527.38
- Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
- Practice expense RVU 10.27 changed to 10.33
- Practice expense GPCI 0.705 changed to 0.856
- Malpractice GPCI 0.293 changed to 0.642
Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.
January 1, 2016
RVU16A
$462.79changed to$461.53
- Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
- Practice expense RVU 10.25 changed to 10.27
- Malpractice RVU 0.59 changed to 0.58
Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.
July 1, 2015
RVU15C
$460.49changed to$462.79
- Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335
Held through RVU15D.
January 1, 2015
RVU15A
$451.07changed to$460.49
- Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
- Practice expense RVU 10.05 changed to 10.25
- Malpractice RVU 0.58 changed to 0.59
- Practice expense GPCI 0.692 changed to 0.705
- Malpractice GPCI 0.271 changed to 0.293
Held through RVU15B.
January 1, 2014
RVU14A
$446.74changed to$451.07
- Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
- Practice expense RVU 11.06 changed to 10.05
- Malpractice RVU 0.61 changed to 0.58
- Practice expense GPCI 0.678 changed to 0.692
- Malpractice GPCI 0.249 changed to 0.271
Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: $446.74
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $589.41 | $373.29 | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $589.41 | $373.29 | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $589.41 | $373.29 | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $589.41 | $373.29 | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $555.23 | $384.87 | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $555.23 | $384.87 | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $555.23 | $384.87 | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $555.23 | $384.87 | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $574.38 | $393.04 | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $574.38 | $393.04 | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $574.38 | $393.04 | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $574.38 | $393.04 | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $565.01 | $386.62 | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $577.99 | $392.17 | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $575.40 | $391.06 | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $575.40 | $391.06 | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $575.40 | $391.06 | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $586.12 | $393.56 | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $586.12 | $393.56 | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $586.12 | $393.56 | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $586.12 | $393.56 | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $595.56 | $392.61 | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $595.56 | $392.61 | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $595.56 | $392.61 | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $595.56 | $392.61 | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $595.67 | $397.04 | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $595.67 | $397.04 | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $595.67 | $397.04 | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $595.67 | $397.04 | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $594.89 | $394.56 | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $594.89 | $394.56 | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $594.89 | $394.56 | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $594.89 | $394.56 | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | $593.52 | $392.68 | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | $593.52 | $392.68 | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | $593.52 | $392.68 | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | $593.52 | $392.68 | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | $527.38 | $357.80 | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | $527.38 | $357.80 | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | $527.38 | $357.80 | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | $527.38 | $357.80 | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | $461.53 | $323.20 | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | $461.53 | $323.20 | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | $461.53 | $323.20 | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | $461.53 | $323.20 | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | $462.79 | $323.46 | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | $462.79 | $323.46 | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | $460.49 | $321.85 | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | $460.49 | $321.85 | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | $451.07 | $318.20 | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | $451.07 | $318.20 | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | $451.07 | $318.20 | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | $451.07 | $318.20 | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | $446.74 | $309.26 | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | $446.74 | $309.26 | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | $446.74 | $309.26 | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | $446.74 | $309.26 | RVU13AR |
Where the Puerto Rico rate applies
Puerto Rico is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 292 cities and communities in Puerto Rico. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
- Aceitunas
- Adjuntas
- Aguada
- Aguadilla
- Aguas Buenas
- Aguas Claras
- Aguilita
- Aibonito
28308 billing questions
How does this differ from 28306?
28306 is for an osteotomy of the first metatarsal. Use 28308 when the osteotomy is on a metatarsal other than the first.
When would 28309 be considered instead?
28309 describes multiple metatarsal osteotomies with realignment. Use 28308 for an individual lesser-metatarsal osteotomy when the operative work does not meet that multiple-osteotomy description.
What should the operative report document?
Document which lesser metatarsal was treated, the structural problem prompting the procedure, and the osteotomy and resulting change in length or alignment. The record should support the number of metatarsals reported.
Are related postoperative visits separately included?
The 90-day global period includes related postoperative care, as well as the day-before preoperative visit. Services unrelated to the surgery are not described by that global-care rule.
How is bilateral surgery reported?
For a bilateral procedure, modifier 50 is paid at 150%. The operative documentation should support treatment on both sides.
Can an assistant or co-surgeon be reported?
Assistant-at-surgery payment may be made. Co-surgeon payment requires supporting documentation; team-surgery payment is not permitted.
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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