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26910 Amputate metacarpal bone

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: metacarpal amputation, ray amputation, finger ray removal

Surgical amputation of a metacarpal bone including removal through the midcarpal level with appropriate soft tissue handling.

Clinical Context

Performed for severe trauma, osteomyelitis, nonunion, avascular necrosis of metacarpal bones, or malignancy requiring complete removal.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU7.60
Practice Expense RVU13.08
Malpractice RVU1.49
Total RVU22.17

Est. Medicare Payment

$740.48

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

Specialties

Hand SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryTrauma 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.