CPT 28272
Release of toe joint each
CPT 28272 at a glance
- Code
- 28272
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Release of toe joint each
- 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 28272?
CPT 28272 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Release of toe joint each". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 28272 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 28272 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 28272 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
Which specialties use CPT 28272?
CPT 28272 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.