CPT 28190
Removal of foot foreign body
CPT 28190 at a glance
- Code
- 28190
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Removal of foot foreign body
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (surgical)
- CMS addendum
- AA (Surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
What is CPT code 28190?
CPT 28190 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Removal of foot foreign body". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 28190 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 28190 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 28190 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
Which specialties use CPT 28190?
CPT 28190 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.