25077 Resection forearm/wrist tum<3cm
Also known as: radical tumor resection small, wide excision forearm tumor
Radical resection of a tumor of the forearm or wrist measuring less than 3 centimeters, with wide surgical margins and removal of surrounding tissue.
In Plain Language
removing tumor with wide margins
Clinical Context
Performed for malignant or potentially malignant tumors requiring aggressive surgical margins. Wide resection reduces recurrence risk in sarcomas.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 12.61 |
| Total RVU | 12.61 |
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 12.61, this code ranks in the 67th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.6x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 25077?
CPT 25077 (Resection forearm/wrist tum<3cm) is a Surgery code. Radical resection of a tumor of the forearm or wrist measuring less than 3 centimeters, with wide surgical margins and removal of surrounding tissue.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 25077?
The work RVU for CPT 25077 is 12.61. This code is primarily used by Surgical Oncology, Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 25077 used?
Performed for malignant or potentially malignant tumors requiring aggressive surgical margins. Wide resection reduces recurrence risk in sarcomas.
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