26350 Repair finger/hand tendon
Also known as: Tendon repair, Flexor repair, Extensor repair, Finger tendon repair
Surgical repair of a lacerated or damaged tendon in the finger or hand, including primary or delayed repair of flexor or extensor tendons with direct approximation of the tendon ends.
In Plain Language
Sewing together a torn tendon in the finger; Repair of cord-like structures that move the finger
Clinical Context
Performed in laceration or rupture of hand tendons due to trauma or disease. May be primary repair within initial injury or delayed repair after swelling has resolved.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.05 |
| Total RVU | 6.05 |
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 6.05, this code ranks in the 40th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.3x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 26350?
CPT 26350 (Repair finger/hand tendon) is a Surgery code. Surgical repair of a lacerated or damaged tendon in the finger or hand, including primary or delayed repair of flexor or extensor tendons with direct approximation of the tendon ends.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 26350?
The work RVU for CPT 26350 is 6.05. This code is primarily used by Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 26350 used?
Performed in laceration or rupture of hand tendons due to trauma or disease. May be primary repair within initial injury or delayed repair after swelling has resolved.
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