25545 Optx ulnar shft fracture int fixation
Also known as: ORIF ulnar shaft, open reduction internal fixation ulna
Open treatment (surgical repair) of ulnar shaft fracture with internal fixation using plates, screws, or intramedullary devices.
Clinical Context
Used for displaced, unstable, or comminuted ulnar shaft fractures requiring surgical intervention and internal fixation. Often performed for high-energy injuries or when closed treatment has failed.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.74 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.51 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.56 |
| Total RVU | 17.81 |
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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