26483 Transplant/graft hand tendon
Also known as: Tendon transfer with graft, Tendon transplant and graft, Combined transfer and graft
Surgical transplantation of a tendon with concurrent grafting to address deficiency, length mismatch, or to provide optimal positioning for functional restoration in the hand.
Clinical Context
Performed when tendon transfer requires additional graft material due to length mismatch, gap, or when dual-component reconstruction is needed.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.27 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 15.16 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.57 |
| Total RVU | 25.00 |
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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