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Release of a Tight Tendon in the Hand or Finger

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 26460

Divides a tight tendon in the hand or finger through a small open incision, so a finger held in a fixed position can move again. Cutting the pull of the shortened tendon is what releases the deformity. It is used when a contracture stops the hand working and stretching or splinting has not helped.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $4,169 · 10th–90th $661$10,9650%10%20%10th90th$4,169Professionalmedian $676 · 10th–90th $427$1,5490%20%10th90th$676$0.5$5.0$50.0$500.0$5.0K$50.0K$500.0K

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
$707.95
Median
$4,073.80
Typical High
$10,964.78
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,041.74
Median
$6,025.60
Typical High
$12,302.69
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$1,202.26
Typical High
$3,801.89
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$933.25
Median
$2,691.53
Typical High
$6,165.95