25107 Remove wrist joint cartilage
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: wrist chondrectomy, cartilage removal
Excision of articular cartilage from the wrist joint (chondrectomy) to address cartilage damage, defects, or degenerative joint disease.
Clinical Context
Performed for osteoarthritis, chondral defects, or osteochondritis dissecans of the wrist. May be palliative or preparatory for future arthrodesis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.51 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.64 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.45 |
| Total RVU | 17.60 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$587.84
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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