26020 Drainage hand tendon sheath
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: I&D tenosynovitis, flexor sheath drainage
Drainage (incision and drainage) of tendon sheath space of the hand.
Clinical Context
Used for flexor or extensor tenosynovitis or tendon sheath space infections requiring surgical drainage to prevent tendon necrosis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.67 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.95 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.31 |
| Total RVU | 15.93 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$532.06
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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