CPT® 25448, Under Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Forearm and Wrist
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 25448 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
The provider performs arthroplasty (joint replacement) of the intercarpal joints (between the small bones in the wrist) or carpometacarpal joints (where the carpal bones of the wrist meet the metacarpal bones that lead to the fingers). In this suspension arthroplasty, the provider stabilizes the joint by suspending or holding bones in place using soft tissue or implants to maintain proper spacing. The service also may include interposition, where the provider inserts a cushion, such as tendon, to reconstruct and restore mobility of the joint.
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