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26861 Fusion of finger jnt add-on

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: additional DIP fusion, additional PIP fusion, add-on finger fusion

Surgical fusion of each additional interphalangeal joint of a finger as an add-on procedure to a primary fusion code.

Clinical Context

Performed when multiple interphalangeal joints require fusion during the same operative session, used in conjunction with primary fusion codes.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.70
Practice Expense RVU0.56
Malpractice RVU0.34
Total RVU2.60

Est. Medicare Payment

$86.84

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

Specialties

Hand SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery

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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.