CPT code 26410 refers to the process of fixing a tendon in the hand that helps straighten the fingers or wrist.
Procedure Explanation:
This procedure involves repairing a tendon in the hand that allows you to extend, or straighten, your fingers. The repair can be done as an initial attempt or as a follow-up. It does not include adding any graft or extra tissue to the tendon.
Common Names:
- Extensor Tendon Repair
- Hand Tendon Surgery
- Tendon Fix without Graft
Relative Value Units (RVU):
The RVUs associated with this code are 4.77.
How This Procedure Appears:
- Operating Room Schedule Name: Hand tendon repair, no graft
- Surgical Consent Form Name: Hand extensor tendon repair without graft
Typical Patients and Diagnoses:
This type of surgery is often performed on people who have injured their hand in a way that affects their ability to straighten their fingers. For example, someone who has suffered a cut to the back of the hand might need this repair. It is also used in cases where previous surgeries didn’t fully work, such as when scar tissue affects movement.
Associated ICD-10 Codes:
- S66.112A: Initial encounter for injury to extensor tendon of index finger
- M79.621: Pain in right arm
- M77.9: Unspecified enthesopathy (problem where tendon or ligament attaches to bone)
Summary
In summary, code 26410 describes a procedure to repair a tendon that allows you to straighten your hand without using extra tissue. Typical ICD-10 codes associated with 26410 include S66.112A (initial injury to tendon in the index finger) and M79.621 (pain in the right arm).
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