CPT 25151
Partial removal of radius
CPT 25151 at a glance
- Code
- 25151
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Partial removal of radius
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (surgical)
- CMS addendum
- AA (Surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 25151?
CPT 25151 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Partial removal of radius". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 25151 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 25151 appears on Medicare's ASC Covered Procedures List (CMS Addendum AA), so Medicare reimburses it when the surgery is performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 25151 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 25151?
CPT 25151 is most associated with General Surgery, Ortho – Hand, Orthopaedic Surgery.
Reference information compiled from the CMS April 2026 ASC payment addenda (AA, BB, EE). Codes, descriptors, and ASC payment status change with each CMS update. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against the current CMS addenda and individual payer policy before billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.