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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.
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None T5 - Right foot, great toe TA - Left foot, great toe |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 28505 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 28505 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 28505 by major payers:
$855.88
$862.31
$900.27
$807.14
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CPT 28505
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Los Robles Surgicenter, LLC, Los Robles Surgicenter
Los Robles Surgicenter LLC
$7,205.00Published rateEast Brunswick Surgery Center LLC, University Surgicenter
East Brunswick Surgery Center
$2,578.00Published rateSpecialty Surgicare Of Las Vegas, Lp
$1,381.00Published rateCharlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology, PLLC
$1,087.00Published rateIntegris Ddsi Endoscopy Centers LLC
$600.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 28505 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 28505 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 28505 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 28505. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 28505 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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