23415 Release of shoulder ligament
Also known as: shoulder capsular release, adhesiolysis, shoulder mobilization
Release of shoulder ligament(s) for capsular restriction. Surgical release or lengthening of shoulder capsule and ligaments for improved motion in frozen shoulder or capsular contracture.
Clinical Context
Performed in frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), post-operative stiffness, or significant capsular contracture limiting glenohumeral motion after conservative management failure.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 9.00 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.86 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.85 |
| Total RVU | 19.71 |
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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