26034 Treat hand bone lesion
Also known as: bone lesion treatment, osteonecrosis debridement
Treatment (excision or debridement) of hand bone lesion or necrotic bone.
In Plain Language
removal of bone disease from hand; dead bone removal
Clinical Context
Used for removal of osteochondroma, osteoid osteoma, bone cyst, or necrotic bone material from hand bones.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.46 |
| Total RVU | 6.46 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 6.46, this code ranks in the 43rd percentile among Surgery codes — 1.2x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 26034?
CPT 26034 (Treat hand bone lesion) is a Surgery code. Treatment (excision or debridement) of hand bone lesion or necrotic bone.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 26034?
The work RVU for CPT 26034 is 6.46. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 26034 used?
Used for removal of osteochondroma, osteoid osteoma, bone cyst, or necrotic bone material from hand bones.
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