26370 Repair finger/hand tendon
Also known as: Flexor-extensor repair, Primary dual tendon repair, Combined primary repair
Surgical repair of flexor and extensor tendons of the finger without graft material, performed when both tendon systems can be primarily repaired through direct tissue approximation despite concurrent damage.
Clinical Context
Indicated in acute lacerations involving both flexor and extensor tendons where tissue ends are clean and tension-free approximation can be achieved without graft augmentation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.10 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 14.31 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.34 |
| Total RVU | 22.75 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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