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26030 Drainage of palm bursas

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: I&D multiple palm bursas, multi-space palm drainage

Drainage (incision and drainage) of multiple palm bursas of the hand.

Clinical Context

Used for complex hand infections involving multiple palm spaces requiring drainage of multiple compartments.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU6.09
Practice Expense RVU6.67
Malpractice RVU1.19
Total RVU13.95

Est. Medicare Payment

$465.93

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Orthopedic SurgeryHand SurgeryGeneral Surgery

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