26372 Repair/graft hand tendon
Also known as: Flexor-extensor repair with graft, Dual system graft repair, Primary F-E graft
Surgical repair and grafting of flexor and extensor tendons of the finger, combining tissue graft augmentation with primary repair of both the flexor and extensor systems in one digit.
In Plain Language
Fixing both moving tendon systems with added graft material; Complex repair with tissue graft for multiple tendons
Clinical Context
Performed when both flexor and extensor tendons require repair and grafting, such as in delayed presentations, infection-complicated repairs, or when tissue quality mandates graft placement.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.78 |
| Total RVU | 8.78 |
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 8.78, this code ranks in the 54th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.1x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 26372?
CPT 26372 (Repair/graft hand tendon) is a Surgery code. Surgical repair and grafting of flexor and extensor tendons of the finger, combining tissue graft augmentation with primary repair of both the flexor and extensor systems in one digit.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 26372?
The work RVU for CPT 26372 is 8.78. This code is primarily used by Hand Surgery, Microsurgery, Orthopedic Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 26372 used?
Performed when both flexor and extensor tendons require repair and grafting, such as in delayed presentations, infection-complicated repairs, or when tissue quality mandates graft placement.
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