26844 Fusion/graft of hand joint
Also known as: hand joint fusion with graft, finger joint fusion, metacarpal joint fusion
Surgical fusion of a hand joint (other than interphalangeal of thumb) with autogenous bone graft and internal fixation for enhanced union.
Clinical Context
Used for complex hand joint fusion cases requiring bone graft supplementation and internal fixation to achieve solid bony union in difficult cases.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.76 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 14.55 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.86 |
| Total RVU | 25.17 |
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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