CPT^® 25830, Under Arthrodesis Procedures on the Forearm and Wrist

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 25830 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Arthrodesis Procedures on the Forearm and Wrist.

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The provider performs arthrodesis of the distal radioulnar joint and resecting the ulna. The provider may also perform a bone graft.

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REMOVAL HARDWARE W/PLACING NEW SCREWS

Tough to say without a full op note. Agree it looks more like revision fusion since it failed (nonunion). Agree with Kimberly that it's more 25800-25830 area depending. It's much more than just a hard... [ Read More ]

REMOVAL HARDWARE W/PLACING NEW SCREWS

This surgery appears to be a revision of a failed arthrodesis (pseudarthrosis). It would be coded with an arthrodesis code (25800-25830). The removal of the prominent/symptomatic screws is included. P... [ Read More ]

Changing the codes

Has anyone ever had their biller change your diagnosis or surgery codes? Peace ?_? I originally coded for a surgery for inflammatory arthritis with radiocarpal and midcarpal and distal radioulnar joi... [ Read More ]

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