CPT 28052
Biopsy of foot joint lining
CPT 28052 at a glance
- Code
- 28052
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Biopsy of foot joint lining
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (surgical)
- CMS addendum
- AA (Surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 28052?
CPT 28052 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Biopsy of foot joint lining". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 28052 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 28052 appears on Medicare's ASC Covered Procedures List (CMS Addendum AA), so Medicare reimburses it when the surgery is performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 28052 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 28052?
CPT 28052 is most associated with General Surgery, Ortho – Foot & Ankle, Orthopaedic Surgery, Podiatry.
Reference information compiled from the CMS April 2026 ASC payment addenda (AA, BB, EE). Codes, descriptors, and ASC payment status change with each CMS update. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against the current CMS addenda and individual payer policy before billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.