25145 Remove forearm bone lesion
Also known as: forearm bone lesion removal, cortical excision
Removal of a lesion from the bone of the forearm (radius or ulna), including cortical bone and potentially medullary involvement.
In Plain Language
removing growth from forearm bone
Clinical Context
Performed for benign bone tumors (osteochondroma, enchondroma), simple cysts, or other intraosseous lesions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.38 |
| Total RVU | 6.38 |
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 6.38, this code ranks in the 42nd percentile among Surgery codes — 1.3x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 25145?
CPT 25145 (Remove forearm bone lesion) is a Surgery code. Removal of a lesion from the bone of the forearm (radius or ulna), including cortical bone and potentially medullary involvement.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 25145?
The work RVU for CPT 25145 is 6.38. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 25145 used?
Performed for benign bone tumors (osteochondroma, enchondroma), simple cysts, or other intraosseous lesions.
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