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Release of a Tight Tendon in the Hand or Finger

Iowa 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 $3,981 · 10th–90th $724$7,9430%5%10%10th90th$3,981Professionalmedian $776 · 10th–90th $407$1,4450%10%10th90th$776$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
$338.84
Median
$602.56
Typical High
$1,445.44
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$1,096.48
Typical High
$5,128.61
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$776.25
Median
$933.25
Typical High
$1,479.11
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,344.23
Median
$3,801.89
Typical High
$5,495.41