26489 Transplant/graft palm tendon
Also known as: Palmar tendon transfer with graft, Palm tendon transplant and graft, Complex intrinsic transfer
Surgical transplantation of a palm tendon with concurrent grafting to address functional deficit, tissue deficiency, or to optimize positioning for functional restoration.
Clinical Context
Performed when palmar tendon transfer requires graft augmentation for length or tissue replacement, often in complex intrinsic deficit scenarios.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 9.61 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 16.50 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.05 |
| Total RVU | 28.16 |
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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