CPT Code 26010 - 2025 RVU Values
Complete RVU breakdown for 26010 including work RVUs, practice expense, malpractice, and total RVU values for 2025.
Description
Drainage of finger abscess
Specialty Category
Operative procedures and interventions
Common Specialties: General Surgery, Orthopedics, Cardiothoracic
2025 RVU Breakdown
Work RVU
Physician time and effort
Practice Expense RVU
Equipment and overhead costs
Malpractice RVU
Professional liability costs
Total RVU
Sum of all components
Frequently Asked Questions About CPT 26010
How many wRVUs is 26010 in 2025?
CPT code 26010 has 1.59 work RVUs in 2025according to the CMS Physician Fee Schedule.
The total RVU value including all components is 10.04 RVUs.
What type of procedure is 26010?
26010 is classified as Surgery: Drainage of finger abscess
This procedure is commonly used by: General Surgery, Orthopedics, Cardiothoracic
How do I calculate total compensation for 26010?
To calculate compensation: Work RVUs (1.59) × Your wRVU Rate × Geographic Adjustment Factor
Use our calculator below to estimate RVU values for multiple quantities.
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Documentation Requirements
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