CPT^® 25230, Under Excision Procedures on the Forearm and Wrist

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 25230 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Forearm and Wrist.

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In this procedure the provider excises the styloid process of the radius bone.

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billing code needed for ENT

The only codes I am familiar with for styloidectomy are: 25230 and 25440. Probably not much help but I am not aware of any other ones.... [ Read More ]

Scaphoid Excision, Radial Styloidectomy, & 4-corner fustion

Hi, I am hoping that someone can help me with this surgery. CCI states that I can use a -59 modifier with the scaphoid excision( 25210) but otherwise is bundled into 25800. Since it is the same inc... [ Read More ]

Carpectomy And Radial Styloidectomy

They aren't bundled... Just apply the -59 modifier to 25230... [ Read More ]

Carpectomy And Radial Styloidectomy

My Doctor Performed A Proximal Row Carpectomy And A Radial Styloidectomy. The Codes Are 25215 And 25230. The Styloidectomy 25230 Is Listed As Separate Procedure. I Can Not Find Anywhere That These Two... [ Read More ]

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