CPT code 28405 denotes closed treatment of a calcaneal fracture, a non‑open realignment procedure for the heel bone. This code captures a subset of orthopedic fracture care that avoids skin incision and is important for tracking use of non‑operative or closed reduction techniques nationally. Its placement in billing and claims workflows affects facility and professional reimbursement, utilization monitoring, and quality measurement for musculoskeletal trauma care.

Key payers included in this analysis are Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of the clinical context for this service, typical settings where it is performed (hospital outpatient departments, ambulatory surgery centers, and emergency departments), and which stakeholders commonly manage and bill for the procedure. The publication outlines benchmark reporting elements, coding considerations relevant to closed fracture management, and policy or coverage themes that commonly affect access and payment for calcaneal fracture care.

This summary is intended for clinicians, coding professionals, payers, and policy analysts seeking a national perspective on how CPT code 28405 is used and classified within fracture treatment pathways. Data not available in the input is noted where applicable.