26373 Repair finger/hand tendon
Also known as: Flexor-extensor repair variant, Primary dual tendon repair, Alternative F-E repair
Surgical repair of flexor and extensor tendons of the finger without graft material in a different anatomic configuration or tendon combination pattern than code 26370, allowing for reporting of alternative repair scenarios.
Clinical Context
Used for primary repair of concurrent flexor and extensor lacerations using direct approximation, applicable in cases where the specific anatomic pattern differs from standard 26370 scenarios.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.20 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 16.06 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.74 |
| Total RVU | 26.00 |
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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