26341 Manipulat palm cord posterior injection
Also known as: Post-injury palm manipulation, Post-traumatic fascial release
Surgical manipulation of palm fascial tissues and finger cords following traumatic injury, typically used to address post-injury contracture or deformity of the palm and finger fasciae without formal release or grafting.
In Plain Language
Manipulation of the palm after injury to restore normal position; Bending and moving the palm to improve function after trauma
Clinical Context
Performed in the acute or subacute phase following hand trauma when fascial contractures develop. Used as an intermediate intervention before formal surgical release if necessary.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.89 |
| Total RVU | 0.89 |
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 10-day global period — follow-up visits within 10 days of the procedure are included in the reimbursement. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.89, this code ranks in the 4th percentile among Surgery codes — 9.0x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 26341?
CPT 26341 (Manipulat palm cord posterior injection) is a Surgery code. Surgical manipulation of palm fascial tissues and finger cords following traumatic injury, typically used to address post-injury contracture or deformity of the palm and finger fasciae without formal release or grafting.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 26341?
The work RVU for CPT 26341 is 0.89. This code is primarily used by Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery. It has a 10-day global period.
When is CPT 26341 used?
Performed in the acute or subacute phase following hand trauma when fascial contractures develop. Used as an intermediate intervention before formal surgical release if necessary.
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