2025 CPT code 25035
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Surgery - Musculoskeletal System Feed
Incision, deep, bone cortex, forearm and/or wrist (e.g., for osteomyelitis or bone abscess).
Modifiers may be applicable to this code depending on the circumstances. For instance, modifier 76 could be used to indicate a repeat procedure by the same physician.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of a bone infection or abscess requiring surgical intervention. The documentation should support the need for the procedure.
The surgeon prepares the patient, makes an incision, exposes the bone, removes infected tissue, cleans the area, and closes the incision.They may also use a splint to restrict motion.
In simple words: The surgeon makes a cut into the bone of your forearm or wrist to treat an infection or abscess.
This code describes a surgical procedure involving a deep incision into the bone cortex of the forearm and/or wrist. This procedure is typically performed to treat conditions such as osteomyelitis (bone infection) or a bone abscess.
Example 1: A patient presents with osteomyelitis of the radius. The surgeon performs a deep incision into the bone cortex to debride the infected tissue., A patient has a bone abscess in their wrist. The surgeon makes a deep incision to drain the abscess and clean the affected area., A patient with a prior forearm fracture now has a localized bone infection. The surgeon performs a deep cortical incision to address the infection.
Documentation should include the diagnosis (osteomyelitis or bone abscess), location (forearm or wrist), operative details, and any complications.
- Specialties:Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center