25630 Cltx carpl fracture without mnpj each bone
Also known as: closed reduction carpal bone, conservative carpal fracture
Closed treatment (reduction) of carpal bone fracture (other than scaphoid) without manipulation, each bone.
In Plain Language
non-surgical treatment of broken wrist bone; immobilized wrist bone fracture
Clinical Context
Used for non-displaced fractures of carpal bones (lunate, triquetrum, pisiform, hamate, capitate, trapezium, trapezoid) manageable with immobilization.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.95 |
| Total RVU | 2.95 |
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 2.95, this code ranks in the 21st percentile among Surgery codes — 2.7x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 25630?
CPT 25630 (Cltx carpl fracture without mnpj each bone) is a Surgery code. Closed treatment (reduction) of carpal bone fracture (other than scaphoid) without manipulation, each bone.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 25630?
The work RVU for CPT 25630 is 2.95. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Emergency Medicine. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 25630 used?
Used for non-displaced fractures of carpal bones (lunate, triquetrum, pisiform, hamate, capitate, trapezium, trapezoid) manageable with immobilization.
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