CPT 28011
Incision of toe tendons
CPT 28011 at a glance
- Code
- 28011
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Incision of toe tendons
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $872.87 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 28011?
CPT 28011 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Incision of toe tendons". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 28011 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 28011 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 28011 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 28011?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 28011 is $872.87 (CMS ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted amount published by CMS; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Which specialties use CPT 28011?
CPT 28011 is most associated with General Surgery, Ortho – Foot & Ankle, Orthopaedic Surgery, Podiatry.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.