26160 Remove tendon sheath lesion
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: tendon sheath ganglion removal, synovial cyst excision
Removal (excision) of tendon sheath lesion (ganglion, cyst, or mass) of hand.
Clinical Context
Used for excision of ganglion cysts, synovial cysts, or other benign lesions of tendon sheaths.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.48 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 15.55 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.66 |
| Total RVU | 19.69 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$657.65
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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