25920 Amputate hand at wrist
Also known as: wrist disarticulation, hand amputation at wrist
Amputation (removal) of the hand at the wrist level (disarticulation) or above metacarpal bases.
In Plain Language
removal of hand at wrist; hand amputation surgery
Clinical Context
Used for primary hand amputation at wrist level due to severe trauma, vascular insufficiency, infection, or malignancy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.80 |
| Total RVU | 8.80 |
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 8.80, this code ranks in the 54th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.1x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 25920?
CPT 25920 (Amputate hand at wrist) is a Surgery code. Amputation (removal) of the hand at the wrist level (disarticulation) or above metacarpal bases.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 25920?
The work RVU for CPT 25920 is 8.80. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Surgical Oncology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 25920 used?
Used for primary hand amputation at wrist level due to severe trauma, vascular insufficiency, infection, or malignancy.
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