23465 Repair shoulder capsule
Also known as: multidirectional instability repair, global capsular repair, comprehensive capsuloplasty
Repair of shoulder capsule (multi-directional). Comprehensive capsular repair addressing multiple planes of instability (anterior, posterior, inferior).
Clinical Context
Performed for multidirectional instability requiring capsular plication in multiple areas; addresses generalized ligamentous laxity with global capsular shrinkage.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 15.89 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 11.41 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.38 |
| Total RVU | 30.68 |
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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