25515 Optx radial shaft fracture
Also known as: ORIF radial shaft, open reduction internal fixation
Open treatment (surgical repair) of radial shaft fracture with internal fixation using plates, screws, or rods to maintain alignment.
Clinical Context
Used for displaced, unstable, or comminuted radial shaft fractures requiring surgical intervention. Typically performed when closed treatment has failed or fracture characteristics demand operative fixation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.58 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.66 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.74 |
| Total RVU | 18.98 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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