23491 Reinforce shoulder bones
Also known as: shoulder girdle reinforcement, multi-site shoulder fixation, shoulder osseous reinforcement
Reinforcement of shoulder bones (multiple osseous structures). Reinforcement of shoulder girdle bones through plating, fixation, or structural support of multiple sites.
Clinical Context
Applied when multiple shoulder girdle bones (clavicle, scapula, humerus) require simultaneous reinforcement or fixation in complex trauma or reconstruction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 14.18 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.87 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.02 |
| Total RVU | 28.07 |
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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