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CMS RVU26D · Effective 2026-10-01

28008 in Merced

Office / nonfacility

$442.85

Base rate per service

Facility setting

$282.88

Base rate per service

Amounts below use the non-QP conversion factor for participating physicians. These are base physician payments before claim-level adjustments, not patient costs or total hospital charges.

Foot surgery

About 28008: Plantar fascia incision or release

Reports surgical incision and release of foot fascia, commonly a plantar fasciotomy for persistent plantar fascial symptoms when the fascia is released rather than excised.

This service involves surgically incising foot fascia to release tension; a familiar example is plantar fasciotomy for persistent plantar fasciitis. An orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon or podiatric surgeon typically performs it in an operating room or ambulatory surgery setting. The operative technique is a release, not removal of a portion or all of the plantar fascia.

Select the code when the operative report supports an incision or release of fascia and identifies the treated site and side. Document the indication and the actual procedure performed; distinguish release from partial or more extensive fascial excision. CMS assigns a 90-day global period, including the day-before preoperative visit and 90 days of related postoperative care. For multiple procedures in one session, the highest-valued procedure is paid in full and other procedures are subject to the standard 50% reduction. Bilateral reporting with modifier 50 is paid at 150%. CMS does not pay an assistant at surgery for this code, and co-surgeon and team-surgery billing are not permitted.

CMS billing rules for 28008

Global period
Major surgery with a 90-day global period: the day-before preoperative visit and 90 days of related postoperative care are included.
Multiple procedures
Standard multiple procedure reduction: the highest-valued procedure is paid in full and others at 50% when performed in the same session.
Bilateral procedures
Bilateral procedure with modifier 50 is paid at 150%.
Assistant at surgery
Statutory restriction: assistant at surgery is not paid.
Co-surgeons
Co-surgeons not permitted.
Team surgery
Team surgery not permitted.

Where the value comes from

  • Work RVU4.48 · 35%
  • Practice expense (office) RVU7.73 · 61%
  • Malpractice RVU0.43 · 3%

1.9K

Medicare services in 2024 · #2505 by national volume

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.

28008 compared with similar codes

Office rates for Merced, from the same CMS release.

28060

Plantar fascia surgery

Partial excision

$550.15

Choose 28060 when the surgeon partially removes plantar fascia. Choose 28008 when the documented work is an incision and release without partial fascial excision.

28062

Plantar fasciectomy

Radical excision

$614.01

28062 describes more extensive removal of plantar fascia. It is not the choice for a release performed by incision alone.

28250

Foot fascia surgery

Fascial revision

$625.62

28250 describes division of plantar fascia and muscle, including Steindler stripping. 28008 is for incision of foot fascia without that broader muscle procedure.

The same code, a different location

How does Merced compare?

In Bakersfield, the office rate for 28008 is $444.20—$1.35 higher than the $442.85 rate in Merced. Both use the same code, release and participation basis.

28008 across payment areas

Same release and payment basis · bars start at $0

  1. Merced · This locality

    $442.85

  2. $1.35 higher than Merced

  3. Chico

    $442.85

    The same base rate than Merced

  4. El Centro

    $442.92

    $0.07 higher than Merced

  5. Fresno

    $442.85

    The same base rate than Merced

  6. The same base rate than Merced

  7. $27.90 higher than Merced

Other payment areas listed in California appear first, followed by selected cross-country examples. The chart compares amounts, not distance.

Across 109 of 109 CMS payment localities with a supported office rate, 28008 ranges from $378.82 in Arkansas to $546.10 in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara (San Benito Cnty). This is a geographic range, not an average.

The code’s RVUs stay the same in these comparisons. Geographic adjustments to work, practice expense and malpractice change the dollar amount. A city name alone may not identify the payment area for a service address.

Compare all 108 other payment areas
  • Madera

    California · 28008

    Office

    $442.85

    Facility

    $282.88

    The same base rate than Merced for the office setting.

  • Modesto

    California · 28008

    Office

    $442.85

    Facility

    $282.88

    The same base rate than Merced for the office setting.

  • Napa

    California · 28008

    Office

    $506.65

    Facility

    $314.27

    $63.80 higher than Merced for the office setting.

  • Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura

    California · 28008

    Office

    $467.95

    Facility

    $295.43

    $25.10 higher than Merced for the office setting.

  • Redding

    California · 28008

    Office

    $442.85

    Facility

    $282.88

    The same base rate than Merced for the office setting.

  • Rest Of California

    California · 28008

    Office

    $442.85

    Facility

    $282.88

    The same base rate than Merced for the office setting.

  • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario

    California · 28008

    Office

    $447.56

    Facility

    $287.58

    $4.71 higher than Merced for the office setting.

  • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom

    California · 28008

    Office

    $462.99

    Facility

    $293.24

    $20.14 higher than Merced for the office setting.

  • Salinas

    California · 28008

    Office

    $461.21

    Facility

    $292.04

    $18.36 higher than Merced for the office setting.

  • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad

    California · 28008

    Office

    $470.70

    Facility

    $296.13

    $27.85 higher than Merced for the office setting.

  • San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley (Marin Cnty)

    California · 28008

    Office

    $534.49

    Facility

    $328.68

    $91.64 higher than Merced for the office setting.

  • San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley (San Francisco/San Mateo/Alameda/Contra Costa Cnty)

    California · 28008

    Office

    $534.00

    Facility

    $328.20

    $91.15 higher than Merced for the office setting.

  • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara (San Benito Cnty)

    California · 28008

    Office

    $546.10

    Facility

    $335.63

    $103.25 higher than Merced for the office setting.

  • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara (Santa Clara Cnty)

    California · 28008

    Office

    $544.11

    Facility

    $333.63

    $101.26 higher than Merced for the office setting.

  • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles

    California · 28008

    Office

    $453.96

    Facility

    $287.70

    $11.11 higher than Merced for the office setting.

  • Santa Cruz-Watsonville

    California · 28008

    Office

    $474.18

    Facility

    $296.83

    $31.33 higher than Merced for the office setting.

  • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara

    California · 28008

    Office

    $462.57

    Facility

    $292.38

    $19.72 higher than Merced for the office setting.

  • Santa Rosa-Petaluma

    California · 28008

    Office

    $478.88

    Facility

    $299.64

    $36.03 higher than Merced for the office setting.

  • Stockton

    California · 28008

    Office

    $442.85

    Facility

    $282.88

    The same base rate than Merced for the office setting.

  • Vallejo

    California · 28008

    Office

    $505.95

    Facility

    $313.57

    $63.10 higher than Merced for the office setting.

  • Visalia

    California · 28008

    Office

    $442.85

    Facility

    $282.88

    The same base rate than Merced for the office setting.

  • Yuba City

    California · 28008

    Office

    $442.85

    Facility

    $282.88

    The same base rate than Merced for the office setting.

  • Dc + Md/Va Suburbs

    District of Columbia · 28008

    Office

    $477.85

    Facility

    $305.91

    $35.00 higher than Merced for the office setting.

  • Miami

    Florida · 28008

    Office

    $454.73

    Facility

    $302.79

    $11.88 higher than Merced for the office setting.

  • Chicago

    Illinois · 28008

    Office

    $443.13

    Facility

    $296.43

    $0.28 higher than Merced for the office setting.

  • Manhattan

    New York · 28008

    Office

    $482.01

    Facility

    $312.40

    $39.16 higher than Merced for the office setting.

  • Alaska*

    Alaska · 28008

    Office

    $507.34

    Facility

    $351.89

    $64.49 higher than Merced for the office setting.

  • Alabama

    Alabama · 28008

    Office

    $383.68

    Facility

    $255.96

    $59.17 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Arkansas

    Arkansas · 28008

    Office

    $378.82

    Facility

    $253.44

    $64.03 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Arizona

    Arizona · 28008

    Office

    $412.12

    Facility

    $270.68

    $30.73 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Colorado

    Colorado · 28008

    Office

    $437.36

    Facility

    $282.06

    $5.49 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Connecticut

    Connecticut · 28008

    Office

    $448.08

    Facility

    $290.88

    $5.23 higher than Merced for the office setting.

  • Delaware

    Delaware · 28008

    Office

    $418.39

    Facility

    $274.18

    $24.46 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Florida · 28008

    Office

    $437.15

    Facility

    $289.29

    $5.70 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Rest Of Florida

    Florida · 28008

    Office

    $418.05

    Facility

    $278.51

    $24.80 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Atlanta

    Georgia · 28008

    Office

    $429.65

    Facility

    $281.36

    $13.20 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Rest Of Georgia

    Georgia · 28008

    Office

    $397.06

    Facility

    $266.86

    $45.79 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Hawaii, Guam

    Hawaii · 28008

    Office

    $451.51

    Facility

    $285.55

    $8.66 higher than Merced for the office setting.

  • Iowa

    Iowa · 28008

    Office

    $391.58

    Facility

    $258.03

    $51.27 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Idaho

    Idaho · 28008

    Office

    $393.96

    Facility

    $259.68

    $48.89 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • East St. Louis

    Illinois · 28008

    Office

    $416.10

    Facility

    $281.81

    $26.75 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Rest Of Illinois

    Illinois · 28008

    Office

    $407.81

    Facility

    $274.55

    $35.04 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Suburban Chicago

    Illinois · 28008

    Office

    $441.29

    Facility

    $291.39

    $1.56 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Indiana

    Indiana · 28008

    Office

    $395.96

    Facility

    $260.65

    $46.89 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Kansas

    Kansas · 28008

    Office

    $390.28

    Facility

    $258.33

    $52.57 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Kentucky

    Kentucky · 28008

    Office

    $392.31

    Facility

    $262.55

    $50.54 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • New Orleans

    Louisiana · 28008

    Office

    $408.91

    Facility

    $271.56

    $33.94 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Rest Of Louisiana

    Louisiana · 28008

    Office

    $391.89

    Facility

    $262.72

    $50.96 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Metropolitan Boston

    Massachusetts · 28008

    Office

    $476.83

    Facility

    $302.55

    $33.98 higher than Merced for the office setting.

  • Rest Of Massachusetts

    Massachusetts · 28008

    Office

    $435.35

    Facility

    $281.65

    $7.50 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Baltimore/Surr. Cntys

    Maryland · 28008

    Office

    $446.83

    Facility

    $290.22

    $3.98 higher than Merced for the office setting.

  • Rest Of Maryland

    Maryland · 28008

    Office

    $425.60

    Facility

    $277.89

    $17.25 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Rest Of Maine

    Maine · 28008

    Office

    $396.10

    Facility

    $261.82

    $46.75 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Southern Maine

    Maine · 28008

    Office

    $414.56

    Facility

    $269.92

    $28.29 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Detroit

    Michigan · 28008

    Office

    $423.00

    Facility

    $282.15

    $19.85 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Rest Of Michigan

    Michigan · 28008

    Office

    $401.58

    Facility

    $268.31

    $41.27 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Minnesota

    Minnesota · 28008

    Office

    $419.56

    Facility

    $269.37

    $23.29 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Metropolitan Kansas City

    Missouri · 28008

    Office

    $406.11

    Facility

    $269.05

    $36.74 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Metropolitan St. Louis

    Missouri · 28008

    Office

    $409.82

    Facility

    $270.87

    $33.03 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Rest Of Missouri

    Missouri · 28008

    Office

    $386.18

    Facility

    $260.36

    $56.67 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Mississippi

    Mississippi · 28008

    Office

    $382.55

    Facility

    $256.88

    $60.30 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Montana**

    Montana · 28008

    Office

    $422.16

    Facility

    $276.20

    $20.69 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • North Carolina

    North Carolina · 28008

    Office

    $399.70

    Facility

    $263.52

    $43.15 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • North Dakota**

    North Dakota · 28008

    Office

    $413.66

    Facility

    $267.69

    $29.19 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Nebraska

    Nebraska · 28008

    Office

    $393.37

    Facility

    $258.65

    $49.48 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • New Hampshire

    New Hampshire · 28008

    Office

    $430.98

    Facility

    $279.03

    $11.87 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Northern Nj

    New Jersey · 28008

    Office

    $473.90

    Facility

    $304.59

    $31.05 higher than Merced for the office setting.

  • Rest Of New Jersey

    New Jersey · 28008

    Office

    $453.32

    Facility

    $293.93

    $10.47 higher than Merced for the office setting.

  • New Mexico

    New Mexico · 28008

    Office

    $403.64

    Facility

    $269.80

    $39.21 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Nevada**

    Nevada · 28008

    Office

    $420.05

    Facility

    $273.94

    $22.80 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Nyc Suburbs/Long Island

    New York · 28008

    Office

    $492.87

    Facility

    $319.32

    $50.02 higher than Merced for the office setting.

  • Poughkpsie/N Nyc Suburbs

    New York · 28008

    Office

    $456.47

    Facility

    $296.64

    $13.62 higher than Merced for the office setting.

  • Queens

    New York · 28008

    Office

    $485.10

    Facility

    $312.58

    $42.25 higher than Merced for the office setting.

  • Rest Of New York

    New York · 28008

    Office

    $405.01

    Facility

    $266.35

    $37.84 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Ohio

    Ohio · 28008

    Office

    $399.84

    Facility

    $266.58

    $43.01 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Oklahoma

    Oklahoma · 28008

    Office

    $391.36

    Facility

    $261.01

    $51.49 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Portland

    Oregon · 28008

    Office

    $449.56

    Facility

    $287.40

    $6.71 higher than Merced for the office setting.

  • Rest Of Oregon

    Oregon · 28008

    Office

    $416.89

    Facility

    $271.51

    $25.96 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Metropolitan Philadelphia

    Pennsylvania · 28008

    Office

    $438.24

    Facility

    $286.29

    $4.61 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Rest Of Pennsylvania

    Pennsylvania · 28008

    Office

    $400.23

    Facility

    $266.23

    $42.62 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Puerto Rico

    Puerto Rico · 28008

    Office

    $424.81

    Facility

    $277.24

    $18.04 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Rhode Island

    Rhode Island · 28008

    Office

    $432.00

    Facility

    $281.22

    $10.85 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • South Carolina

    South Carolina · 28008

    Office

    $400.41

    Facility

    $265.54

    $42.44 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • South Dakota**

    South Dakota · 28008

    Office

    $412.65

    Facility

    $266.69

    $30.20 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Tennessee

    Tennessee · 28008

    Office

    $392.04

    Facility

    $259.36

    $50.81 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Austin

    Texas · 28008

    Office

    $435.82

    Facility

    $281.40

    $7.03 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Beaumont

    Texas · 28008

    Office

    $397.93

    Facility

    $265.11

    $44.92 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Brazoria

    Texas · 28008

    Office

    $417.90

    Facility

    $273.25

    $24.95 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Dallas

    Texas · 28008

    Office

    $420.46

    Facility

    $275.08

    $22.39 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Fort Worth

    Texas · 28008

    Office

    $418.07

    Facility

    $274.15

    $24.78 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Galveston

    Texas · 28008

    Office

    $419.11

    Facility

    $274.17

    $23.74 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Houston

    Texas · 28008

    Office

    $426.98

    Facility

    $282.04

    $15.87 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Rest Of Texas

    Texas · 28008

    Office

    $407.63

    Facility

    $269.11

    $35.22 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Utah

    Utah · 28008

    Office

    $405.23

    Facility

    $268.03

    $37.62 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Virginia

    Virginia · 28008

    Office

    $413.58

    Facility

    $270.10

    $29.27 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Virgin Islands

    United States Virgin Islands · 28008

    Office

    $424.81

    Facility

    $277.24

    $18.04 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Vermont

    Vermont · 28008

    Office

    $412.51

    Facility

    $268.01

    $30.34 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Rest Of Washington

    Washington · 28008

    Office

    $434.38

    Facility

    $280.69

    $8.47 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Seattle (King Cnty)

    Washington · 28008

    Office

    $485.65

    Facility

    $306.55

    $42.80 higher than Merced for the office setting.

  • Wisconsin

    Wisconsin · 28008

    Office

    $401.40

    Facility

    $261.57

    $41.45 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • West Virginia

    West Virginia · 28008

    Office

    $394.55

    Facility

    $267.71

    $48.30 lower than Merced for the office setting.

  • Wyoming**

    Wyoming · 28008

    Office

    $418.45

    Facility

    $272.49

    $24.40 lower than Merced for the office setting.

See how rates vary across the country

28008 · Office / nonfacility · Non-QP. Choose a state to explore its payment localities. A range means the amount varies within that state.

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$378.82

$507.34

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State / territoryRate rangeLocalities
AK$507.341
AL$383.681
AR$378.821
AZ$412.121
CA$442.85–$546.1029
CO$437.361
CT$448.081
DC$477.851
DE$418.391
FL$418.05–$454.733
GA$397.06–$429.652
GU$451.511
HI$451.511
IA$391.581
ID$393.961
IL$407.81–$443.134
IN$395.961
KS$390.281
KY$392.311
LA$391.89–$408.912
MA$435.35–$476.832
MD$425.60–$477.853
ME$396.10–$414.562
MI$401.58–$423.002
MN$419.561
MO$386.18–$409.823
MS$382.551
MT$422.161
NC$399.701
ND$413.661
NE$393.371
NH$430.981
NJ$453.32–$473.902
NM$403.641
NV$420.051
NY$405.01–$492.875
OH$399.841
OK$391.361
OR$416.89–$449.562
PA$400.23–$438.242
PR$424.811
RI$432.001
SC$400.411
SD$412.651
TN$392.041
TX$397.93–$435.828
UT$405.231
VA$413.58–$477.852
VI$424.811
VT$412.511
WA$434.38–$485.652
WI$401.401
WV$394.551
WY$418.451

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Where does this rate apply?

Merced is a Medicare payment area. Our Census mapping connects it to 24 cities and communities in California, including the examples shown here.

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Why are the office and facility amounts different?

For 28008 in Merced, the physician’s office rate is $442.85 and the facility-setting rate is $282.88: a difference of $159.97.

The calculation uses a different practice-expense RVU for each setting. Both amounts here are physician fee-schedule amounts. The facility figure does not include a hospital’s separate charges, so this comparison does not tell you the total cost of receiving care in each setting.

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Reference amount per service

$487.14

$442.85 × 110% = $487.14

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How this local rate is calculated

Each RVU component is multiplied by its own geographic practice cost index (GPCI). The three adjusted components are added, then multiplied by the conversion factor. These are the inputs used for 28008 in Merced.

PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv

3,091

Code
28008
Physician work
4.48
Practice expense
7.73
Malpractice
0.43

GPCI2026.csv

15

Locality
Merced
Physician work
1.017
Practice expense
1.096
Malpractice
0.536
Office / nonfacility calculation for 28008 in Merced
ComponentRVULocality factorAdjusted
Physician work4.48× 1.0174.5562
Practice expense7.73× 1.0968.4721
Malpractice0.43× 0.5360.2305
Total RVUs13.2587
Conversion factor× 33.4009

Office / nonfacility rate, Merced$442.85

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Office / nonfacility

Office / nonfacility calculation inputs
ComponentRVULocal GPCI
Work4.481.017
Practice expense7.731.096
Malpractice0.430.536

(4.48 × 1.017 + 7.73 × 1.096 + 0.43 × 0.536) × $33.4009 = $442.85

Facility

Facility calculation inputs
ComponentRVULocal GPCI
Work4.481.017
Practice expense3.361.096
Malpractice0.430.536

(4.48 × 1.017 + 3.36 × 1.096 + 0.43 × 0.536) × $33.4009 = $282.88

The office and facility calculations use their respective practice-expense RVUs. The facility amount here is the physician fee, not a separate hospital or facility bill.

How this rate has changed

28008 · Office / nonfacility

$442.85

Effective 2026-10-01

The base rate is $9.28 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $433.57 to $442.85 (2.1%).

It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.

Base rate by release · bars start at $0 · select a bar to compare

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

  1. January 1, 2026

    RVU26A

    $433.57changed to$442.85

    • Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
    • Work RVU 4.59 changed to 4.48
    • Practice expense RVU 7.79 changed to 7.73
    • Malpractice RVU 0.42 changed to 0.43
    • Work GPCI 1.014 changed to 1.017
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.093 changed to 1.096
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.560 changed to 0.536

    Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.

  2. January 1, 2025

    RVU25A

    Earliest loaded release: $433.57

    Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.

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Each row uses the accepted CMS release effective on that date and the same contractor and locality identifiers. Missing rates stay visible. Historical boundaries may differ; verify the service address for an older claim.

Inspect every release and its CMS source
Effective fromOffice / nonfacilityFacilityCMS release
2026-10-01$442.85$282.88RVU26D
2026-07-01$442.85$282.88RVU26C
2026-04-01$442.85$282.88RVU26B
2026-01-01$442.85$282.88RVU26A
2025-10-01$433.57$299.22RVU25D
2025-07-01$433.57$299.22RVU25C
2025-04-01$433.57$299.22RVU25B
2025-01-01$433.57$299.22RVU25A

28008 billing questions

How is this code different from 28060?

This code represents incision and release of foot fascia. 28060 represents partial removal of plantar fascia, so the operative technique—not just the diagnosis—determines the choice.

What documentation supports reporting the release?

The operative report should identify the fascia and side treated and describe the incision or release performed. It should make clear that fascia was released rather than excised.

How does the 90-day global period affect postoperative care?

The day-before preoperative visit and 90 days of related postoperative care are included in the global period.

How should bilateral procedures and other same-session procedures be handled?

CMS pays bilateral reporting with modifier 50 at 150%. When multiple procedures are performed in the same session, the highest-valued procedure is paid in full and the others are subject to the standard 50% reduction.

Can an assistant or co-surgeon be reported?

CMS does not pay an assistant at surgery for this code. Co-surgeon and team-surgery billing are 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 indices and the applicable conversion factor. Unavailable or separately priced services are labeled rather than assigned a made-up amount.

Source: RVU26D. Effective 2026-10-01 through the day before 2027-01-01.

RVUs for 28008PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv, line 3,091 (RVU26D)
Geographic factors for MercedGPCI2026.csv, line 15 (RVU26D)