25492 Prophylactic treatment radius & ulna
Also known as: prophylactic stabilization, preventive bone surgery
Prophylactic (preventive) treatment or stabilization of the radius and ulna bones to prevent pathological fractures or deformity in patients with bone disease or weakness.
In Plain Language
preventive forearm bone surgery; stabilizing weak forearm bones
Clinical Context
Used when there is significant bone weakness or disease risk that could lead to fractures. Often performed for pathological conditions, metabolic bone disease, or prophylactic measures in cancer patients with metastatic disease.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 12.34 |
| Total RVU | 12.34 |
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 12.34, this code ranks in the 66th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.5x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 25492?
CPT 25492 (Prophylactic treatment radius & ulna) is a Surgery code. Prophylactic (preventive) treatment or stabilization of the radius and ulna bones to prevent pathological fractures or deformity in patients with bone disease or weakness.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 25492?
The work RVU for CPT 25492 is 12.34. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Surgical Oncology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 25492 used?
Used when there is significant bone weakness or disease risk that could lead to fractures. Often performed for pathological conditions, metabolic bone disease, or prophylactic measures in cancer patients with metastatic disease.
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