26480 Transplant hand tendon
Also known as: Tendon transfer, Tendon transplant, Functional transfer
Surgical transplantation or transfer of a tendon to a new location in the hand or finger to restore function lost due to paralysis, muscle injury, or to improve functional outcomes.
Clinical Context
Indicated for paralyzed muscles where a working muscle-tendon unit can be transferred to restore function, common in ulnar nerve palsy, radial nerve injury, or spinal cord injury.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.78 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.56 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.66 |
| Total RVU | 20.00 |
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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