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23420 Repair of shoulder

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: shoulder repair non-RC, soft tissue repair shoulder, deltoid repair

Repair of shoulder (non-rotator cuff). Repair of shoulder structures excluding rotator cuff, such as coracoacromial ligament, deltoid, or other soft tissue repair.

Clinical Context

Used for deltoid injuries, coracoacromial ligament repair, superior capsular reconstruction without cuff involvement, or other non-cuff shoulder soft tissue injuries.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU13.20
Practice Expense RVU11.17
Malpractice RVU2.77
Total RVU27.14

Est. Medicare Payment

$906.48

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Orthopedic SurgerySports Medicine

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