23410 Repair rotator cuff acute
Also known as: rotator cuff repair, acute RC repair, primary cuff repair
Repair of rotator cuff tear (acute). Primary repair of fresh rotator cuff (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis) tear without retraction or atrophy.
Clinical Context
Most favorable rotator cuff repairs, usually from acute traumatic tear in relatively good tissue quality, with preserved cuff tissue allowing primary healing without significant mobilization.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 11.11 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.49 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.30 |
| Total RVU | 22.90 |
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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