CPT^® 25332, Under Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Forearm and Wrist

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 25332 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Forearm and Wrist.

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Summary

In this procedure the provider excises the diseased cartilage and bone sections of the distal radius and carpal bones of the wrist. He may affix a metal implant or fixation devices to provide stability to the joint, or he may reposition the radius and carpal bones and stabilize them using nearby soft tissues.

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