25246 Injection for wrist x-ray
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: wrist arthrography, contrast injection wrist
Injection of contrast material into the wrist joint for radiographic imaging (arthrography) to visualize intra-articular structures.
Clinical Context
Performed for diagnostic imaging of wrist cartilage, ligaments, and other intra-articular structures. Increasingly replaced by MRI.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.41 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.07 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.14 |
| Total RVU | 5.62 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$187.71
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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