23395 Muscle transfer shoulder/arm
Also known as: muscle transfer shoulder, local flap transfer, rotator cuff reconstruction
Muscle transfer to shoulder and arm (local transfer). Transfer of muscle or musculocutaneous flap for rotator cuff reconstruction, deltoid replacement, or functional restoration of shoulder.
Clinical Context
Performed for irreparable rotator cuff tears, brachial plexus injury, or massive rotator cuff deficiency where muscle transfer can restore active motion and stability.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 18.08 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 13.46 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.72 |
| Total RVU | 35.26 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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