26542 Repair hand joint with graft
Also known as: Hand joint repair with graft, Joint repair variant, Alternative joint repair
Surgical repair of a hand joint with concurrent graft placement using alternative technique or anatomic approach, performed for joint injury with tissue deficiency.
Clinical Context
Indicated for hand joint injuries requiring graft augmentation where the specific repair technique or anatomic pattern differs from standard approaches.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.78 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 12.78 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.30 |
| Total RVU | 20.86 |
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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