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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.
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| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | 23 - Emergency Room 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | None 54 - Surgical Care Only T5 - Right foot, great toe |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 28490 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 28490 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 28490 by major payers:
$186.20
$187.05
$199.66
$233.21
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CPT 28490
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Red Rocks Surgery Centers, LLC
Red Rocks Surgery Centers LLC
$1,096.00Published rateSurgery Center Of Pembroke Pines, LLC
Surgery Center Of Pembroke
$574.00Published rateLarry Crick
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$253.36Published rateSusan Chinworth-Martig
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$116.41Published rateMd Laser Surgery Center, LLC
Md Laser Surgery Center LLC
$64.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 28490 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 28490 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 28490 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.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 28490-CPT | Low | Closed Treatment Of Fracture G, Closed Treatment Of Fracture Great Toe Phalanx Orphalanges Without Manipulation Closed Treatment Of Fracture Great Toe Phalanx Or |
| 28495-CPT | Moderate | Closed Treatment Of Fracture G, Closed Treatment Of Fracture Great Toe Phalanx Orphalanges With Manipulation Closed Treatment Of Fracture Great Toe Phalanx Or |
| 28496-CPT | Moderate | Percutaneous Skeletal Fixation, Percutaneous Skeletal Fixation Of Fracture Great Toephalanx Or Phalanges With Manipulation Percutaneous Skeletal Fixation Of Fracture Great Toe |
| 28505-CPT | Moderate | Surgery On Broken Big Toe, Surgery To Repair A Break In One Or More Bones Of The Big Toe. Pins Wires Or Screws May Be Used To Hold The Bone In Place. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 28490. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 28490 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
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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