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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 RVU11.09
Practice Expense RVU10.96
Malpractice RVU2.36
Total RVU24.41

Est. Medicare Payment

$815.29

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

Specialties

Orthopedic SurgeryHand SurgeryNeurosurgery

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.