26675 Treat hand dislocation
Also known as: Hand dislocation reduction, Dislocation manipulation, Closed reduction with manipulation
Closed treatment of a hand joint dislocation with manipulation, performed when the dislocation requires reduction under manual guidance without operative fixation.
In Plain Language
Realigning a dislocated hand joint by manual pulling; Setting a dislocated finger joint back in place
Clinical Context
Indicated for hand joint dislocations requiring reduction and traction where alignment can be maintained with external immobilization.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.71 |
| Total RVU | 4.71 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 4.71, this code ranks in the 32nd percentile among Surgery codes — 1.7x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 26675?
CPT 26675 (Treat hand dislocation) is a Surgery code. Closed treatment of a hand joint dislocation with manipulation, performed when the dislocation requires reduction under manual guidance without operative fixation.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 26675?
The work RVU for CPT 26675 is 4.71. This code is primarily used by Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Emergency Medicine. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 26675 used?
Indicated for hand joint dislocations requiring reduction and traction where alignment can be maintained with external immobilization.
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