26460 Incise hand/finger tendon
Also known as: Hand/finger fasciotomy, Limited fascial incision, Contracture incision
Surgical incision of the fascia and tendons of the hand or finger to address contracture or improve motion, typically a limited procedure for specific contracture management.
Clinical Context
Performed for contracture affecting hand or finger structures when limited incision approach is appropriate for addressing the contracture.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.49 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.29 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.65 |
| Total RVU | 13.43 |
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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