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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 RVU5.89
Practice Expense RVU13.88
Malpractice RVU1.17
Total RVU20.94

Est. Medicare Payment

$699.40

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

Specialties

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.