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Open Cutting of a Tendon in the Upper Arm

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 24310

Through an incision, a tendon somewhere between the elbow and the shoulder is divided to release a tight pull that holds the arm in an unwanted position or blocks movement. It is used when a shortened or contracted tendon keeps the elbow or shoulder from straightening or rotating. It covers one tendon.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $4,898 · 10th–90th $724$12,3030%5%10%10th90th$4,898Professionalmedian $708 · 10th–90th $437$1,9050%10%10th90th$708$1.0$10.0$100.0$1.0K$10.0K$100.0K$1.0M

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$741.31
Median
$4,073.80
Typical High
$10,964.78
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,818.38
Median
$7,079.46
Typical High
$14,791.08
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$575.44
Median
$1,412.54
Typical High
$3,890.45
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,479.11
Median
$4,168.69
Typical High
$9,549.93