26492 Tendon transfer with graft
Also known as: Thumb tendon transfer with graft, Thumb opposition transfer, Opposition restoration
Surgical transfer of a tendon with concurrent graft augmentation to restore thumb function or improve thumb positioning in patients with paralysis or muscle loss affecting thumb opposition.
Clinical Context
Performed to restore thumb opposition in patients with motor nerve injury, paralysis, or intrinsic muscle loss preventing thumb-to-finger opposition.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 9.59 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 15.38 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.05 |
| Total RVU | 27.02 |
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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