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CPT 25830 Fee Schedule

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.

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.
Key FactDetail
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 LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 25830
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 25830

National average reimbursement for CPT 25830 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,305.64

uhc

$1,305.34

aetna

$1,372.68

cigna

$1,646.11

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CPT 25830
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  1. Inova Ambulatory Surgery Center At Lorton, LLC

    Inova Ambulatory Surgery Center At Lorton LLC

    VAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1659793891Tax ID 46-1955980

    $8,886.00Published rate
  2. Surgcenter Of Plano LLC

    Surgcenter Of Plano, LLC

    TXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1245657840Tax ID 46-2873916

    $4,234.00Published rate
  3. Dallas Asc, LLC, North Park Heart & Vascular Surgery Center

    TXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1245759356Tax ID 82-3468320

    $3,300.00Published rate
  4. Creekside Surgery Suite

    Shahriar Mabourakh, M.D.

    CAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1326374844Tax ID 68-0319558

    $2,776.00Published rate
  5. St Clair Shores Mi Ophthalmology Asc LLC

    MIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1326215468Tax ID 26-1470972

    $900.00Published rate

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CPT 25830 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes

The CPT 25830 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 25830 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
25810-CPTHighFuse 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-CPTModerateFuse 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-CPTHighFuse 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-CPTHighJoin 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 25830. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 25830 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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