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Open Cutting of a Tendon in the Upper Arm

Iowa 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 $759$8,3180%10%10th90th$4,898Professionalmedian $871 · 10th–90th $447$2,0420%10%10th90th$871$200.0$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. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$933.25
Median
$4,897.79
Typical High
$7,943.28
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$426.58
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$2,137.96
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$660.69
Median
$1,258.93
Typical High
$8,317.64
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$954.99
Median
$1,096.48
Typical High
$1,659.59
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,168.69
Median
$6,309.57
Typical High
$8,709.64