Billing code 28062: Plantar fasciectomyMedicare rate & RVUs in Texas
Reports broad excision of plantar fascia, commonly for symptomatic plantar fibromatosis when the operation removes substantially more tissue than a partial fasciectomy.
Medicare pays $554.36–$605.26 for 28062 in the office in Texas, from Beaumont to Austin. Which amount applies depends on the service address.
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 28062 covers
Code 28062 represents a broad, radical excision of plantar fascia rather than a limited partial fasciectomy. A common indication is symptomatic plantar fibromatosis, in which fibrous nodules develop in the plantar aponeurosis; the surgeon removes a substantial diseased fascial segment. An orthopedic foot-and-ankle surgeon or podiatric surgeon typically performs the operation in a surgical setting for extensive or persistent fascial disease.
Select the code from the operative work and the extent of fascia removed, not from the diagnosis alone. The operative report should identify the plantar fascia as the target and describe the tissue removed and the extent of excision. CMS classifies this as major surgery: the day-before preoperative visit and 90 days of related postoperative care are included. When multiple procedures occur in the same session, the highest-valued is paid in full and other procedures at 50%. Bilateral reporting with modifier 50 is paid at 150%. Assistant-at-surgery payment is restricted; co-surgeons require supporting documentation, and 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.
Where 28062 pays more and less in Texas
The same RVUs, adjusted for each area’s costs. Open a locality for its calculation, history and nearby areas.
8 payment localities
$554.36 to $605.26
8 of 8 payment localities
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | $605.26 | $390.40 |
| Beaumont | $554.36 | $369.56 |
| Brazoria | $580.95 | $379.70 |
| Dallas | $584.63 | $382.36 |
| Fort Worth | $581.44 | $381.21 |
| Galveston | $582.71 | $381.05 |
| Houston | $594.79 | $393.13 |
| Rest Of Texas | $567.33 | $374.61 |
How the 28062 rate is calculated
Each of 28062’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 · 28062
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work6.52
6.52 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense10.40
10.40 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.66
0.66 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
17.5800
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$587.19
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
Payment rules and modifiers for 28062
28062 has a 90-day global period: related visits in that window are included in the surgery payment.
CMS payment indicators · 28062
Plantar fasciectomy
| 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) | 1 | Not paid (statutory restriction). |
| 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 · 28062
Plantar fasciectomy
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
28062 without 50 · national office
$587.19
Plantar fasciectomy
28062-50 · Bilateral: 150%
$880.79
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).
28062 compared with similar codes
Compare codes · National
4 codes, side by side
How to choose
- 28060Plantar fascia surgery
- 28060 represents partial plantar fasciectomy. Choose 28062 for the more extensive radical fascial excision documented in the operative report.
- 28046Tumor resection
- 28046 is for radical resection of a foot or toe tumor under 3 cm. It is not the plantar fasciectomy code when the operative target is plantar fascia.
- 28047Tumor resection
- 28047 is for radical resection of a foot or toe tumor 3 cm or larger. Choose 28062 when the service is radical excision of plantar fascia.
28062 billing questions
How do I choose between 28062 and 28060?
Use 28062 when the operative work is a broad, radical plantar fascia excision. Use 28060 for partial plantar fasciectomy; the operative extent, not simply the diagnosis, distinguishes them.
Can plantar fibromatosis support 28062?
Yes, when the surgeon performs the radical plantar fascia excision represented by this code. Document the fascia treated and the extent of tissue removed.
Is related postoperative care separately reported during the global period?
The day-before preoperative visit and 90 days of related postoperative care are included in the 90-day global period.
How is bilateral 28062 reported?
CMS pays the bilateral procedure at 150% when reported with modifier 50.
How does CMS pay when other procedures are performed in the same session?
The highest-valued procedure is paid in full and the other procedures are paid at 50%. Assistant-at-surgery payment is restricted; co-surgeons require supporting documentation, and team surgery 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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