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CPT 28190 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: September 2026

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Remove Foreign Body-Foot; Subcutaneous
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System

Common Place of Service

11 - Office

20 - Urgent Care Facility

23 - Emergency Room

Common Modifiers

None

RT - Right side of body

LT - Left side of body

Complexity LevelModerate
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 28190
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 28190

National average reimbursement for CPT 28190 by major payers:

bcbs

$283.37

uhc

$332.07

aetna

$347.51

cigna

$400.86

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CPT 28190
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Beltway Surgery Centers, LLC, East Washington Surgery Center

    INAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1558876037Tax ID 35-2072586

    $2,307.00Published rate
  2. Silver Cross Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC, Silver Cross Surgery Center

    Silver Cross Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC

    ILAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1063947422Tax ID 37-1852055

    $934.00Published rate
  3. Apollo Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC

    Apollo Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC

    MOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1700363611Tax ID 83-0828395

    $530.00Published rate
  4. Surgery Center Of Columbia County, LLC, Surgery Center Of Columbia County

    Surgery Center Of Columbia Cty

    GAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1598775231Tax ID 74-3171980

    $400.00Published rate
  5. The Surgical Institute Of Monroe Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC, Surgical Institute Of Monroe

    Surgical Institute Of Monroe

    MIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1326340852Tax ID 27-0843485

    $230.00Published rate

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CPT 28190 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes

The CPT 28190 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.

The CPT 28190 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.

CodeComplexityDescription
28190-CPTModerateRemove Foreign Body-Foot; Subcutaneous
28192-CPTModerateRemoval Fb Foot Deep
28193-CPTModerateRemove Foreign Body-Foot; Complicated
28220-CPTModerateTenolysis Flexor Foot Single

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 28190. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 28190 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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