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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 RVU5.18
Practice Expense RVU5.92
Malpractice RVU1.12
Total RVU12.22

Est. Medicare Payment

$408.15

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Orthopedic SurgeryHand SurgeryTrauma Surgery

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.