25107 Remove wrist joint cartilage
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.
In Plain Language
removing damaged cartilage from wrist
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 |
| Total RVU | 7.51 |
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 7.51, this code ranks in the 48th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.1x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 25107?
CPT 25107 (Remove wrist joint cartilage) is a Surgery code. Excision of articular cartilage from the wrist joint (chondrectomy) to address cartilage damage, defects, or degenerative joint disease.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 25107?
The work RVU for CPT 25107 is 7.51. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 25107 used?
Performed for osteoarthritis, chondral defects, or osteochondritis dissecans of the wrist. May be palliative or preparatory for future arthrodesis.
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