26035 Decompress fingers/hand
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: carpal tunnel release, nerve decompression hand
Decompression (surgical decompression) of fingers or hand, including carpal tunnel release, nerve decompression.
Clinical Context
Used for carpal tunnel syndrome, Guyon's canal syndrome, or other nerve compression syndromes of the hand requiring surgical decompression.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 11.09 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.96 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.36 |
| Total RVU | 24.41 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$815.29
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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