26415 Excision hand/finger tendon
Also known as: Tendon excision, Scar excision, Fibrosed tendon removal
Surgical excision of a diseased, fibrosed, or damaged tendon from the hand or finger, typically performed to remove scarred tissue, infection, or facilitate revision with graft or transfer.
Clinical Context
Performed when a tendon is irreparably damaged, infected, or fibrosed beyond functional restoration. Often precedes tendon grafting or transfer to restore function.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.30 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 14.89 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.76 |
| Total RVU | 24.95 |
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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