CPT 24340: Repair of Distal Biceps Tendon

Medicare pays $596 on average nationally for this procedure.

CPT code 24340 describes surgical repair of a ruptured distal biceps tendon to restore elbow flexion and supination; this is an operative procedure (tendon repair) typically performed in an outpatient surgical suite or hospital operating room as an orthopedic upper-extremity procedure.

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CPT 24340: Repair of Distal Biceps Tendon

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

A 45-year-old right-hand-dominant male presents with acute anterior elbow pain, a palpable gap in the antecubital fossa, and weakness with forearm supination after lifting a heavy object. Physical exam demonstrates a positive hook test consistent with distal biceps tendon rupture. Imaging with MRI confirms a full-thickness rupture of the distal biceps tendon with proximal retraction. The typical clinical workflow includes preoperative evaluation and informed consent, perioperative anesthesia clearance, surgical repair of the distal biceps tendon (CPT 24340) in an ambulatory surgery center or hospital outpatient operating room, intraoperative use of fixation (suture anchors or cortical buttons), immediate postoperative immobilization and pain control, and coordinated outpatient physical therapy for progressive range of motion and strengthening. Typical sites of service are an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) or hospital outpatient operating room. Common patients are adults aged 30–60 after traumatic eccentric loading of the forearm; smokers, anabolic steroid users, and those with prior tendon degeneration are at higher risk.

Related CPT Codes

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Related Modifiers

5 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
25	CPT modifier 25 indicates that on the same day as another procedure or service, the same physician or other qualified health care professional provided a significant, separately identifiable…	- When to apply: Use modifier 25 only on an E/M code to indicate the same provider delivered a significant, separately identifiable E/M service on the same day as another procedure or service — i.e.,…
95	Modifier 95 indicates that a service was provided via synchronous, real‑time audio‑video telehealth rather than in‑person. Per CMS, AAPC and professional associations, append modifier 95 to claim…	- Use modifier 95 to indicate a service was furnished via synchronous, real‑time audiovisual telehealth (a live audio‑video conference between patient and provider) rather than in‑person. - Pair…
22	Modifier –22 (Increased Procedural Services) is used when a reported procedure is substantially more extensive than normally required. The CPT Manual and CMS state it may be appended only when the…	- When to use: Append modifier -22 to a procedural CPT code when the service performed is substantially more extensive than the usual service described by that code — i.e., the procedure required…
58	Modifier 58 (Staged or related procedure/service by the same physician during the postoperative period) indicates that a subsequent procedure performed by the same provider during the…	- Use modifier 58 when the same physician/QHP performs a procedure during the postoperative/global period of an earlier procedure and the subsequent procedure is either planned or anticipated…
82	Modifier 82 is appended to a surgical CPT code to indicate that an attending physician acted as an assistant because a qualified resident surgeon was unavailable. In teaching hospitals it documents…	- When to use: Append modifier 82 in teaching-hospital settings to indicate a physician served as an assistant surgeon because a qualified resident surgeon was unavailable (includes situations where…

Related Provider Taxonomies

8 rows

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
207SG0202X	Clinical Biochemical Genetics Physician	A clinical biochemical geneticist demonstrates competence in performing and interpreting biochemical analyses relevant to the diagnosis and management…
2080P0207X	Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician	A pediatrician trained in the combination of pediatrics, hematology and oncology to recognize and manage pediatric blood disorders and cancerous disea…
385HR2065X	Child Physical Disabilities Respite Care	A facility or distinct part of a facility that providers short term, residential care to children, diagnosed with complex or profound disabilities as …
163WA0400X	Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Registered Nurse	Nursing Service Providers · Registered Nurse
261QA3000X	Augmentative Communication Clinic/Center	An entity, facility, or distinct part of a facility staffed by audiology and/or speech professionals with special training in the evaluation of a pati…
2251E1200X	Ergonomics Physical Therapist	A licensed physical therapist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skills pertaining to the workplace, occupational demands, prevention of w…
374U00000X	Home Health Aide	A person trained to assist public health nurses, home health nurses, and other health professionals in the bedside care of patients in their homes.
133VN1004X	Pediatric Nutrition Registered Dietitian	An individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition and applies evidence-based nutrition knowledge in providing medical nutrition…

CPT 24300: Manipulation Under Anesthesia, Elbow

CPT-24301-TENDON-MUSCLE-TRANSFER-UPPER-ARM-ELBOW

CPT 24301: Tendon or Muscle Transfer, Upper Arm/Elbow

CPT-24305-UPPER-ARM-ELBOW-TENDON-LENGTHENING-CONTRACTURE-RELEASE

CPT 24305: Tendon Lengthening for Upper Arm/Elbow Contracture

CPT-24310-OPEN-TENDON-RELEASE-ELBOW-UPPER-ARM-CONTRACTURE

CPT 24310: Tenotomy and Release of Elbow Tendon Contracture

CPT-24320-PECTORALIS-MAJOR-TO-BICEPS-TENDON-TRANSFER-ELBOW-FLEXION-RESTORATION

CPT 24320: Pectoralis Major to Biceps Tendon Transfer (Tenoplasty)

CPT-24330-ELBOW-FLEXOR-TRANSFER-RECONSTRUCTION

CPT 24330: Elbow Flexor Muscle Transfer to Increase Flexion Strength

CPT-24331-ELBOW-TENDON-TRANSFER-ELBOW-FLEXION-RECONSTRUCTION

CPT 24331: Elbow Flexor and Extensor Tendon Transfer

CPT-24332-TRICEPS-TENDON-RELEASE-ELBOW-FLEXION

CPT 24332: Triceps Tendon Release for Improved Elbow Flexion

CPT-24341-UPPER-ARM-ELBOW-TENDON-MUSCLE-REPAIR

CPT 24341: Repair of Tendon or Muscle, Upper Arm/Elbow

CPT-24342-BICEPS-TRICEPS-DISTAL-TENDON-REATTACHMENT

CPT 24342: Distal Biceps or Triceps Tendon Reattachment

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
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Related Modifiers

5 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
25	CPT modifier 25 indicates that on the same day as another procedure or service, the same physician or other qualified health care professional provided a significant, separately identifiable…	- When to apply: Use modifier 25 only on an E/M code to indicate the same provider delivered a significant, separately identifiable E/M service on the same day as another procedure or service — i.e.,…
95	Modifier 95 indicates that a service was provided via synchronous, real‑time audio‑video telehealth rather than in‑person. Per CMS, AAPC and professional associations, append modifier 95 to claim…	- Use modifier 95 to indicate a service was furnished via synchronous, real‑time audiovisual telehealth (a live audio‑video conference between patient and provider) rather than in‑person. - Pair…
22	Modifier –22 (Increased Procedural Services) is used when a reported procedure is substantially more extensive than normally required. The CPT Manual and CMS state it may be appended only when the…	- When to use: Append modifier -22 to a procedural CPT code when the service performed is substantially more extensive than the usual service described by that code — i.e., the procedure required…
58	Modifier 58 (Staged or related procedure/service by the same physician during the postoperative period) indicates that a subsequent procedure performed by the same provider during the…	- Use modifier 58 when the same physician/QHP performs a procedure during the postoperative/global period of an earlier procedure and the subsequent procedure is either planned or anticipated…
82	Modifier 82 is appended to a surgical CPT code to indicate that an attending physician acted as an assistant because a qualified resident surgeon was unavailable. In teaching hospitals it documents…	- When to use: Append modifier 82 in teaching-hospital settings to indicate a physician served as an assistant surgeon because a qualified resident surgeon was unavailable (includes situations where…

Related Provider Taxonomies

8 rows

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
207SG0202X	Clinical Biochemical Genetics Physician	A clinical biochemical geneticist demonstrates competence in performing and interpreting biochemical analyses relevant to the diagnosis and management…
2080P0207X	Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician	A pediatrician trained in the combination of pediatrics, hematology and oncology to recognize and manage pediatric blood disorders and cancerous disea…
385HR2065X	Child Physical Disabilities Respite Care	A facility or distinct part of a facility that providers short term, residential care to children, diagnosed with complex or profound disabilities as …
163WA0400X	Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Registered Nurse	Nursing Service Providers · Registered Nurse
261QA3000X	Augmentative Communication Clinic/Center	An entity, facility, or distinct part of a facility staffed by audiology and/or speech professionals with special training in the evaluation of a pati…
2251E1200X	Ergonomics Physical Therapist	A licensed physical therapist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skills pertaining to the workplace, occupational demands, prevention of w…
374U00000X	Home Health Aide	A person trained to assist public health nurses, home health nurses, and other health professionals in the bedside care of patients in their homes.
133VN1004X	Pediatric Nutrition Registered Dietitian	An individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition and applies evidence-based nutrition knowledge in providing medical nutrition…

CPT 24300: Manipulation Under Anesthesia, Elbow

CPT-24301-TENDON-MUSCLE-TRANSFER-UPPER-ARM-ELBOW

CPT 24301: Tendon or Muscle Transfer, Upper Arm/Elbow

CPT-24305-UPPER-ARM-ELBOW-TENDON-LENGTHENING-CONTRACTURE-RELEASE

CPT 24305: Tendon Lengthening for Upper Arm/Elbow Contracture

CPT-24310-OPEN-TENDON-RELEASE-ELBOW-UPPER-ARM-CONTRACTURE

CPT 24310: Tenotomy and Release of Elbow Tendon Contracture

CPT-24320-PECTORALIS-MAJOR-TO-BICEPS-TENDON-TRANSFER-ELBOW-FLEXION-RESTORATION

CPT 24320: Pectoralis Major to Biceps Tendon Transfer (Tenoplasty)

CPT-24330-ELBOW-FLEXOR-TRANSFER-RECONSTRUCTION

CPT 24330: Elbow Flexor Muscle Transfer to Increase Flexion Strength

CPT-24331-ELBOW-TENDON-TRANSFER-ELBOW-FLEXION-RECONSTRUCTION

CPT 24331: Elbow Flexor and Extensor Tendon Transfer

CPT-24332-TRICEPS-TENDON-RELEASE-ELBOW-FLEXION

CPT 24332: Triceps Tendon Release for Improved Elbow Flexion

CPT-24341-UPPER-ARM-ELBOW-TENDON-MUSCLE-REPAIR

CPT 24341: Repair of Tendon or Muscle, Upper Arm/Elbow

CPT-24342-BICEPS-TRICEPS-DISTAL-TENDON-REATTACHMENT

CPT 24342: Distal Biceps or Triceps Tendon Reattachment

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related Codes

References

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related Codes

References

CPT 24340: Repair of Distal Biceps Tendon

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related Codes

What does CPT 24340 represent and where is this procedure typically performed?

What is the typical clinical workflow for a patient undergoing CPT 24340?

What clinical presentation and patient populations are associated with distal biceps tendon rupture for CPT 24340?

Which payers are referenced for CPT 24340 and are reimbursement rates provided?

What coding specifications and related codes or diagnoses are provided for CPT 24340?

References

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related Codes

What does CPT 24340 represent and where is this procedure typically performed?

What is the typical clinical workflow for a patient undergoing CPT 24340?

What clinical presentation and patient populations are associated with distal biceps tendon rupture for CPT 24340?

Which payers are referenced for CPT 24340 and are reimbursement rates provided?

What coding specifications and related codes or diagnoses are provided for CPT 24340?

References