23530 Optx strnclav dislc aqt/chrn
Also known as: ORIF SC dislocation, open SC dislocation repair, surgical SC reduction
Open treatment of sternoclavicular dislocation (acute or chronic). Open reduction internal fixation of acute or chronic SC dislocation via direct visualization.
Clinical Context
Performed for acute irreducible SC dislocations, chronic recurrent dislocations, or posterior dislocations with compression symptoms requiring surgical stabilization.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.29 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.61 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.54 |
| Total RVU | 16.44 |
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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