CPT 28470
Cltx metatarsal fx wo mnp ea
CPT 28470 at a glance
- Code
- 28470
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Cltx metatarsal fx wo mnp ea
- 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 28470?
CPT 28470 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Cltx metatarsal fx wo mnp ea". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 28470 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 28470 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 28470 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
Which specialties use CPT 28470?
CPT 28470 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.