23406 Incise tendon(s) & muscle(s)
Also known as: extended shoulder incision and drainage, complex shoulder drainage, multi-compartment drainage
Incision and drainage (exploration) of shoulder and arm, extended beyond standard incision including additional muscular compartments and deep planes.
Clinical Context
Used for extensive infections, necrotizing soft tissue disease, or complex abscess involving multiple compartments around shoulder requiring comprehensive drainage and debridement.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 10.73 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.97 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.48 |
| Total RVU | 20.18 |
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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