25248 Remove forearm foreign body
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: foreign body removal, FB extraction
Removal of a foreign body (embedded object) from the forearm using surgical exploration and dissection.
Clinical Context
Indicated for retained metal fragments, glass, wood, or other foreign bodies causing infection or functional impairment.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.18 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.92 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.12 |
| Total RVU | 12.22 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$408.15
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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