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CPT 28003: Drainage of Multiple Infected Bursal Spaces Under Foot Fascia
CPT code 28003 represents surgical drainage of multiple infected bursal spaces beneath the foot fascia, a procedure used to treat deep soft-tissue infections that can involve or threaten the tendon sheath. Nationally, this code is relevant to inpatient and outpatient surgical settings where foot infections require operative intervention to prevent spread and preserve function. Payers commonly managing coverage for this service include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will learn clinical context for when surgical bursal drainage is billed, typical sites of service, and how major payers approach coverage and billing for procedures addressing deep foot infections. The publication provides benchmarks and policy summaries relevant to reimbursement and coding practice, highlights common modifiers used with surgical services, and explains implications for documentation and claims processing. Data not available in the input for specific associated taxonomies, ICD-10 diagnosis mappings, and payer-specific policy details will be noted where applicable. This summary is intended for a national audience of clinicians, coding professionals, and policy analysts seeking concise guidance on the clinical and billing context of CPT code 28003.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 28003 describes a procedure in which a provider drains fluid from multiple infected bursal spaces beneath the fascia of the foot. The procedure addresses infected bursae, which are fluid-filled sacs located between muscle, tendon, and bone. The infection may extend to the tendon sheath.
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Service type: Surgical drainage of infected bursae under the foot fascia
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Typical site of service: Ambulatory surgical center or hospital operating room, or other surgical setting appropriate for foot soft-tissue infection management