25109 Excise tendon forearm/wrist
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: tendon excision, tendectomy
Excision of a tendon of the forearm or wrist, removing the entire tendon or a significant portion due to disease, injury, or dysfunction.
Clinical Context
Indicated for irreversibly damaged tendons, chronic tenosynovitis, or in preparation for tendon transfer. May involve flexor or extensor tendons.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.77 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.09 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.29 |
| Total RVU | 15.15 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$506.01
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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