23412 Repair rotator cuff chronic
Also known as: chronic rotator cuff repair, chronic RC repair, retracted cuff repair
Repair of rotator cuff tear (chronic). Repair of chronically retracted rotator cuff tear requiring mobilization and more complex reconstruction.
Clinical Context
Applied to chronic rotator cuff tears with significant retraction, atrophy, and poor tissue quality; may require more extensive mobilization, interval slides, or margin convergence techniques.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 11.63 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.66 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.41 |
| Total RVU | 23.70 |
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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