Other Procedures on the Forearm or Wrist CPT® Code range 25999- 25999

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code range for Surgical Procedures on the Forearm and Wrist 25999-25999 is a medical code set maintained by the American Medical Association.

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CPT® Code Range 25999- 25999
Other Procedures on the Forearm or Wrist
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