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Release of a Tight Tendon in the Hand or Finger

Nebraska 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 $7,244 · 10th–90th $776$14,4540%10%10th90th$7,244Professionalmedian $912 · 10th–90th $871$1,4450%20%40%10th90th$912$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
$2,951.21
Median
$3,890.45
Typical High
$7,585.78
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,318.26
Median
$1,318.26
Typical High
$1,318.26
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$416.87
Median
$758.58
Typical High
$4,786.30
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$870.96
Median
$912.01
Typical High
$1,445.44
Midlands
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,318.26
Median
$1,318.26
Typical High
$1,318.26
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$602.56
Median
$2,398.83
Typical High
$6,760.83