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Release of a Tight Tendon in the Hand or Finger

North Carolina 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 $661 · 10th–90th $447$7,0790%10%10th90th$661Professionalmedian $661 · 10th–90th $661$1,0470%20%40%90th$661$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$20.0K$50.0K

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
$446.68
Median
$1,230.27
Typical High
$8,317.64
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$602.56
Median
$758.58
Typical High
$1,513.56
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$660.69
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$1,047.13
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$416.87
Median
$537.03
Typical High
$831.76
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,230.27
Median
$3,467.37
Typical High
$7,079.46
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,897.79
Median
$4,897.79
Typical High
$45,708.82