26025 Drainage of palm bursa
Also known as: I&D palm bursa, palm space drainage
Drainage (incision and drainage) of palm bursa (space) of the hand.
In Plain Language
draining infected palm pocket; palm bursa drainage
Clinical Context
Used for palm bursa infections requiring drainage, often related to traumatic contamination or spread of infection from other hand spaces.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.95 |
| Total RVU | 4.95 |
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 4.95, this code ranks in the 33rd percentile among Surgery codes — 1.6x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 26025?
CPT 26025 (Drainage of palm bursa) is a Surgery code. Drainage (incision and drainage) of palm bursa (space) of the hand.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 26025?
The work RVU for CPT 26025 is 4.95. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery, General Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 26025 used?
Used for palm bursa infections requiring drainage, often related to traumatic contamination or spread of infection from other hand spaces.
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