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26460 Incise hand/finger tendon

Surgery Global 90d

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 RVU3.49
Practice Expense RVU9.29
Malpractice RVU0.65
Total RVU13.43

Est. Medicare Payment

$448.56

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Hand SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.