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Release of a Tight Tendon in the Hand or Finger

Washington, DC 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 $4,074 · 10th–90th $490$7,7620%10%10th90th$4,074Professionalmedian $813 · 10th–90th $490$1,0720%20%10th90th$813$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
$489.78
Median
$4,073.80
Typical High
$7,762.47
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$1,071.52
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,023.29
Median
$6,606.93
Typical High
$26,302.68