25430 Vascular graft into carpal bone
Also known as: vascularized bone graft carpal
Vascularized bone graft transplantation to a carpal bone to restore blood supply and promote healing.
In Plain Language
transplanting blood-supplying bone
Clinical Context
Performed for scaphoid nonunion with avascular necrosis or other carpal bone necrosis. Restores vascular supply to promote union.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 9.47 |
| Total RVU | 9.47 |
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 9.47, this code ranks in the 56th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.2x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 25430?
CPT 25430 (Vascular graft into carpal bone) is a Surgery code. Vascularized bone graft transplantation to a carpal bone to restore blood supply and promote healing.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 25430?
The work RVU for CPT 25430 is 9.47. This code is primarily used by Hand Surgery, Microsurgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 25430 used?
Performed for scaphoid nonunion with avascular necrosis or other carpal bone necrosis. Restores vascular supply to promote union.
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