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Last Verified: September 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Fuse Bones In Wrist, Surgery To Join Together Two Or More Bones Of The Wrist. The Procedure Is Done To Relieve Pain By Eliminating Motion Between The Bones.
| 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 | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 25825 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 25825 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 25825 by major payers:
$1,049.31
$1,034.11
$1,074.56
$1,288.56
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CPT 25825
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
Aurora Surgery Centers, LLC, Aurora Pleasant Prairie Ambulatory Surgery Center
Aurora Surgery Centers LLC
$12,899.00Published rateWebster Ambulatory Sugery Center Lp, Sunset Hills Surgery Center
$5,981.00Published rateLegent Outpatient Surgery Singing Hills, LLC, Legent Outpatient Surgery Singing Hills
Legent Outpatient Surgery Singing Hills LLC
$4,000.00Published rateClearway Surgery Center Of National Harbor LLC
Harborside Surgery Center
$3,273.00Published rateSaratoga Schenectady Endoscopy Center, LLC
Saratoga Schenectady Endoscopy Center LLC
$1,200.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 25825 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 25825 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 25825 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 25810-CPT | High | Fuse Bones In Wrist, Surgery To Join Together Two Or More Bones Of The Wrist. The Procedure Is Done To Relieve Pain By Eliminating Motion Between The Bones. |
| 25820-CPT | Moderate | Fuse Bones In Wrist, Surgery To Join Together Two Or More Bones Of The Wrist. The Procedure Is Done To Relieve Pain By Eliminating Motion Between The Bones. |
| 25825-CPT | High | Fuse Bones In Wrist, Surgery To Join Together Two Or More Bones Of The Wrist. The Procedure Is Done To Relieve Pain By Eliminating Motion Between The Bones. |
| 25830-CPT | High | Join Wrist Bones Together, Surgery To Join Together Bones Of Wrist Joint (Radius And Ulna). The Procedure Is Done To Relieve Pain By Eliminating Motion Between The Bones. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 25825. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 25825 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
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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