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.
In Plain Language
Removing scarred or damaged tendon tissue from the hand; Surgery to excise diseased tendon
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 |
| Total RVU | 8.30 |
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 8.30, this code ranks in the 51st percentile among Surgery codes — 1.0x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 26415?
CPT 26415 (Excision hand/finger tendon) is a Surgery code. 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.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 26415?
The work RVU for CPT 26415 is 8.30. This code is primarily used by Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Microsurgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 26415 used?
Performed when a tendon is irreparably damaged, infected, or fibrosed beyond functional restoration. Often precedes tendon grafting or transfer to restore function.
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