2025 CPT code 25660
Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Surgery - Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Feed
Closed treatment of radiocarpal or intercarpal dislocation, one or more bones, with manipulation.
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Medical necessity is established by the presence of a clinically significant radiocarpal or intercarpal dislocation requiring reduction and immobilization. The documentation should support the diagnosis and the chosen method of treatment.
In simple words: The doctor treats a dislocated wrist by putting the bones back in place without surgery, using their hands and X-rays to guide them. Afterward, they put on a cast or splint to keep the wrist stable.
This code describes a procedure where a physician treats a dislocation of one or more bones in the wrist (radiocarpal or intercarpal joint) by manually manipulating the bones back into their proper position without making a surgical incision. This closed reduction is typically performed with the assistance of radiographic imaging to confirm the dislocation and ensure proper alignment after the manipulation. A cast or splint is usually applied following the procedure to maintain stability and promote healing.
Example 1: A patient falls and dislocates their lunate bone. The physician performs a closed reduction of the lunate bone under fluoroscopic guidance and applies a cast., A patient suffers a radiocarpal dislocation after a motor vehicle accident. The emergency room physician performs a closed reduction of the radiocarpal joint and applies a splint, referring the patient to an orthopedic surgeon for follow-up care., A patient dislocates multiple carpal bones during a sporting event. The physician performs closed reduction of the affected bones and applies a splint.
Documentation should include details of the dislocation (specific bones involved), the method of reduction, radiographic confirmation of the dislocation and post-reduction alignment, and the type of immobilization applied. Medical necessity for the procedure should also be documented.
- Specialties:Orthopedic Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Hand Surgery
- Place of Service:Office, Hospital Inpatient, Hospital Outpatient, Emergency Room - Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center