26951 Amputation of finger/thumb
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: finger amputation, thumb amputation, digit amputation
Surgical amputation of a single finger or thumb at any level with appropriate soft tissue closure and neurovascular management.
Clinical Context
Indicated for severe trauma, gangrene, osteomyelitis, malignancy, or irreversible tissue damage requiring complete finger or thumb removal.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.89 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 13.88 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.17 |
| Total RVU | 20.94 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$699.40
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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