25109 Excise tendon forearm/wrist
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.
In Plain Language
removing forearm tendon
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 |
| Total RVU | 6.77 |
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 6.77, this code ranks in the 44th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.2x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 25109?
CPT 25109 (Excise tendon forearm/wrist) is a Surgery code. Excision of a tendon of the forearm or wrist, removing the entire tendon or a significant portion due to disease, injury, or dysfunction.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 25109?
The work RVU for CPT 25109 is 6.77. This code is primarily used by Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 25109 used?
Indicated for irreversibly damaged tendons, chronic tenosynovitis, or in preparation for tendon transfer. May involve flexor or extensor tendons.
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