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26605 Treat metacarpal fracture

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: Metacarpal fracture reduction, Fracture manipulation, Closed reduction

Closed treatment of a metacarpal bone fracture with manipulation, performed when the fracture requires reduction under manual guidance without operative fixation.

Clinical Context

Indicated for metacarpal fractures requiring reduction where alignment can be maintained with external immobilization after manipulation.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU2.95
Practice Expense RVU7.71
Malpractice RVU0.61
Total RVU11.27

Est. Medicare Payment

$376.42

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Hand SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryEmergency Medicine

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.