25066 Biopsy forearm soft tissues
Also known as: excisional biopsy forearm, open soft tissue biopsy
Excisional biopsy of soft tissues in the forearm with removal of the entire lesion as the diagnostic specimen.
In Plain Language
removing tissue lump for testing
Clinical Context
Used when needle biopsy is non-diagnostic or when the entire lesion should be removed and analyzed. Provides both diagnosis and treatment for small lesions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.16 |
| Total RVU | 4.16 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 4.16, this code ranks in the 29th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.9x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 25066?
CPT 25066 (Biopsy forearm soft tissues) is a Surgery code. Excisional biopsy of soft tissues in the forearm with removal of the entire lesion as the diagnostic specimen.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 25066?
The work RVU for CPT 25066 is 4.16. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery, General Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 25066 used?
Used when needle biopsy is non-diagnostic or when the entire lesion should be removed and analyzed. Provides both diagnosis and treatment for small lesions.
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