26862 Fusion/graft of finger joint
Also known as: DIP fusion with graft, PIP fusion with graft, finger joint fusion
Surgical fusion of an interphalangeal joint of a finger with autogenous bone graft to enhance bony union and heal difficult cases.
Clinical Context
Indicated for interphalangeal joint fusion requiring bone graft supplementation in complex cases, revision surgery, or when primary fusion fails.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.37 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 13.32 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.39 |
| Total RVU | 22.08 |
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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