23450 Repair shoulder capsule
Also known as: anterior capsular repair, anterior bank repair, Bankart repair
Repair of shoulder capsule (anterior). Primary repair or tightening of anterior glenohumeral ligaments and joint capsule for anterior instability.
Clinical Context
Standard approach for anterior shoulder instability from anterior labral-ligamentous periosteal sleeve avulsion (ALPSA) or Bankart lesion via open arthrotomy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 13.36 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.89 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.85 |
| Total RVU | 26.10 |
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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