25118 Excise wrist tendon sheath
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: tendon sheath excision, synovial sheath removal
Excision of the tendon sheath (synovial lining surrounding a tendon) of the wrist to address infection, inflammation, or mechanical problems.
Clinical Context
Indicated for chronic tenosynovitis, infectious tenosynovitis refractory to antibiotics, or mechanical problems with tendon gliding.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.40 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.83 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.84 |
| Total RVU | 11.07 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$369.74
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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