25260 Repair forearm tendon/muscle
Also known as: tendon repair, flexor repair
Repair or reconstruction of a damaged forearm tendon and/or muscle through suturing or grafting.
In Plain Language
sewing tendon back together
Clinical Context
Performed for acute or chronic tendon lacerations, ruptures from rheumatoid arthritis, or muscle injury. May involve primary or delayed repair.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.84 |
| Total RVU | 7.84 |
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 7.84, this code ranks in the 50th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.0x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 25260?
CPT 25260 (Repair forearm tendon/muscle) is a Surgery code. Repair or reconstruction of a damaged forearm tendon and/or muscle through suturing or grafting.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 25260?
The work RVU for CPT 25260 is 7.84. This code is primarily used by Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 25260 used?
Performed for acute or chronic tendon lacerations, ruptures from rheumatoid arthritis, or muscle injury. May involve primary or delayed repair.
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