23460 Repair shoulder capsule
Also known as: posterior capsular repair, posterior plication, posterior stabilization
Repair of shoulder capsule (posterior). Tightening or plication of posterior glenohumeral ligaments and capsule for posterior instability.
Clinical Context
Applied to posterior instability from posterior labral lesion or posterior capsular laxity; addresses internal impingement or reverse Bankart lesions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 15.42 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 11.26 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.28 |
| Total RVU | 29.96 |
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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