25651 Percutaneous skel fix ulnar styld fracture
Also known as: percutaneous fixation ulnar styloid, pin fixation styloid fracture
Percutaneous skeletal fixation (pins or wires) of ulnar styloid bone fracture without open incision.
In Plain Language
pinning wrist bone without open surgery; mini-invasive wrist bone stabilization
Clinical Context
Used for displaced ulnar styloid fractures managed via percutaneous pinning, often as adjunct to distal radial fracture treatment or when fragments are significantly separated.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.67 |
| Total RVU | 5.67 |
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 5.67, this code ranks in the 38th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.4x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 25651?
CPT 25651 (Percutaneous skel fix ulnar styld fracture) is a Surgery code. Percutaneous skeletal fixation (pins or wires) of ulnar styloid bone fracture without open incision.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 25651?
The work RVU for CPT 25651 is 5.67. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Trauma Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 25651 used?
Used for displaced ulnar styloid fractures managed via percutaneous pinning, often as adjunct to distal radial fracture treatment or when fragments are significantly separated.
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