CPT^® 25500, Under Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Forearm and Wrist

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 25500 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Forearm and Wrist.

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The provider treats a fracture of the shaft of the radius, one of the bones in the forearm, in a closed procedure. He does not make an incision and does not manipulate the fracture.

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Treatment of FX cpt 25500

I have some questions on what CPT 25500 covers. 1st Visit: Pt came to clinic with hand pain. DX fracture radius, distal (813.42). Xray of hand (73130) and xray of wrist (73110) done. ... [ Read More ]

Physician policy for E&M level compliance

May I suggest reviewing the OIGs voluntary compliance program? The link below is for independent and small group practitioners; there are other programs for other scenarios, I just happen to have thi... [ Read More ]

proximal radius fracture - Can anyone please help with a CPT

[b]proximal radius fracture[/b] Your diagnosis is too non-specific. It would be assumed that since they did not document this as a radial head or neck it is below the neck. That would make it a rad... [ Read More ]

Manipulation under anesthesia, HELP!

[QUOTE="joanne71178, post: 262356, member: 84178"]:confused::confused:I would like to get a second opinion on this dictation. I am having a difficult time deciphering exactly what procedures were pe... [ Read More ]

Manipulation under anesthesia, HELP!

:confused::confused:I would like to get a second opinion on this dictation. I am having a difficult time deciphering exactly what procedures were performed. Post OP Diagnosis: Mangled right upper... [ Read More ]

Conflicting global frames

I do not see an issue with billing for both. Your Dr assumed care for the fracture on the first visit, so billed 25500. Two weeks later, the second visit required a manipulation... this can be billed... [ Read More ]

Conflicting global frames

I would like some assistance with an unusual situation. Orthopedist saw patient with non-displaced radius-ulna fracture at wrist and billed with global code 25500. The patient returned two weeks later... [ Read More ]

FX DX on ORTHO CLAIMS-Followup Visits

Patient seen in office & is treated for fracture-we bill CPT fracture code of 25500 along w/casting materials and DX is 813.23. Now patient returns for globalfollowup visits & CPT is 99024, but what ... [ Read More ]

2 fx on same limb: 1 or 2 90-day globals??

[QUOTE="sfaltinson, post: 63207, member: 49033"]Provider saw pt in office in follow-up for radial fx. Upon exam (re-xray), provider also found a carpal fx on same limb. Wondering whether to code two 9... [ Read More ]

2 fx on same limb: 1 or 2 90-day globals??

Provider saw pt in office in follow-up for radial fx. Upon exam (re-xray), provider also found a carpal fx on same limb. Wondering whether to code two 90-day global procedures for same treatment or on... [ Read More ]

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