CPT code 28800 denotes a midtarsal (transverse tarsal) amputation performed through the talonavicular and calcaneocuboid joints, removing the forefoot and midfoot while preserving the heel and ankle. Nationally, this code represents a high-acuity surgical procedure used for definitive limb management in cases such as severe infection, ischemia, or traumatic injury where more distal salvage is not feasible. It has implications for hospital resource use, postoperative rehabilitation, prosthetic planning, and long-term functional outcomes.

Key payers in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find benchmarks on utilization and payment for this surgical service, a summary of clinical context and typical sites of service, and notes on billing considerations relevant to facility and physician claims. The report highlights common coder and clinical workflows tied to midtarsal amputation, and outlines where Data not available in the input limits deeper detail (for example, specific ICD-10 pairings and associated taxonomies). This national overview is intended to inform billing teams, hospital administrators, and policy analysts about the clinical meaning and billing context of CPT code 28800, facilitating coding accuracy and administrative planning.