25405 Repair/graft radius or ulna
Also known as: forearm fracture repair with graft
Repair of the radius or ulna with autogenous bone graft to address nonunion or significant bone loss.
In Plain Language
fixing broken bone with bone graft
Clinical Context
Indicated for infected nonunion (osteomyelitis), significant bone loss, or infected fractures.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 14.63 |
| Total RVU | 14.63 |
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 14.63, this code ranks in the 72nd percentile among Surgery codes — 1.8x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 25405?
CPT 25405 (Repair/graft radius or ulna) is a Surgery code. Repair of the radius or ulna with autogenous bone graft to address nonunion or significant bone loss.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 25405?
The work RVU for CPT 25405 is 14.63. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 25405 used?
Indicated for infected nonunion (osteomyelitis), significant bone loss, or infected fractures.
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