26541 Repair hand joint with graft
Also known as: Hand joint repair with graft, Joint repair and graft, Cartilage repair
Surgical repair of a hand joint with concurrent graft placement to address cartilage deficiency, ligament insufficiency, or improve repair outcomes.
Clinical Context
Performed for hand joint injuries with cartilage loss, significant ligamentous damage, or when graft material improves repair outcomes.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.59 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 13.70 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.65 |
| Total RVU | 23.94 |
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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