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Open Cutting of a Tendon in the Upper Arm

Georgia 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 $4,074 · 10th–90th $977$7,4130%5%10%10th90th$4,074Professionalmedian $631 · 10th–90th $479$8320%10%20%10th90th$631$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$20.0K

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

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$758.58
Median
$4,570.88
Typical High
$9,549.93
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,174.90
Median
$3,090.30
Typical High
$6,606.93
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,000.00
Median
$1,000.00
Typical High
$1,000.00
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$478.63
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$831.76
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,071.52
Median
$3,890.45
Typical High
$6,918.31