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Last Verified: September 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Remove Wrist Prosthesis
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None RT - Right side of body LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 25250 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 25250 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 25250 by major payers:
$688.50
$712.41
$724.69
$876.85
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CPT 25250
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Bayonet Point Surgery Center Ltd
$5,532.00Published rateEast Columbus Surgery Center LLC
$975.00Published rateThe Surgical Center Of The Treasure Coast, LLC
Surgical Center Of The Treasure Coast
$840.00Published rateAsc Gamma Partners Ltd, Miami Surgical Center
Asc Gamma Partners Ltd
$526.00Published rateJoon Y. Kim, Md, PC, Clayton Cataract & Laser Surgery Center
$380.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 25250 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 25250 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 25250 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 25130-CPT | Moderate | Remove Noncancerous Growth, Surgery To Remove A Pocket Of Fluid (Cyst) Or A Noncancerous Growth (Tumor) From One Or More Bones In The Hand. |
| 25248-CPT | Moderate | Exploration With Removal Of De, Exploration With Removal Of Deep Foreign Body Forearm Orwrist Exploration With Removal Of Deep Foreign Body Forearm Or |
| 25250-CPT | Moderate | Remove Wrist Prosthesis |
| 25251-CPT | High | Removal Wrist Prosthesis;Complicated,Tot |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 25250. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 25250 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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