CPT 26485 Surgery - Musculoskeletal
Transplant palm tendon Cost
Body System: Musculoskeletal
Medicare Facility Rate
$807
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$807
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
7.69
Work RVU
15.00
Facility PE RVU
1.47
Malpractice RVU
24.16
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Transplant palm tendon cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $807. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Transplant palm tendon cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $807.