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Open Cutting of a Tendon in the Upper Arm

Nebraska 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 $7,943 · 10th–90th $813$14,4540%10%10th90th$7,943Professionalmedian $1,072 · 10th–90th $912$1,4790%20%40%10th90th$1,072$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
$5,754.40
Median
$8,511.38
Typical High
$14,454.40
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7,413.10
Median
$9,549.93
Typical High
$18,620.87
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,454.71
Median
$2,454.71
Typical High
$2,454.71
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$436.52
Median
$794.33
Typical High
$7,762.47
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$912.01
Median
$1,071.52
Typical High
$1,479.11
Midlands
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,454.71
Median
$2,454.71
Typical High
$2,454.71
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$707.95
Median
$4,265.80
Typical High
$6,760.83