25390 Shorten radius or ulna
Also known as: radial or ulnar shortening
Shortening of the radius or ulna bone through osteotomy to reduce length discrepancy or address length-related pathology.
In Plain Language
making forearm bone shorter
Clinical Context
Performed for radial plus or minus variance causing wrist pathology, or length discrepancies after trauma or tumor.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 10.43 |
| Total RVU | 10.43 |
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 10.43, this code ranks in the 60th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.3x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 25390?
CPT 25390 (Shorten radius or ulna) is a Surgery code. Shortening of the radius or ulna bone through osteotomy to reduce length discrepancy or address length-related pathology.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 25390?
The work RVU for CPT 25390 is 10.43. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 25390 used?
Performed for radial plus or minus variance causing wrist pathology, or length discrepancies after trauma or tumor.
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