23440 Remove/transplant tendon
Also known as: shoulder tendon transfer, tendon rerouting, tendon removal shoulder
Removal or transfer of shoulder tendon. Rerouting or transfer of shoulder tendon (excluding rotator cuff) for functional restoration or decompression.
Clinical Context
Applied in subscapularis transfer for posterior instability, biceps transfer, or other tendon transfers to improve shoulder mechanics and function.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 10.37 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.46 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.17 |
| Total RVU | 21.00 |
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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