CPT 25290
Incise wrist/forearm tendon
CPT 25290 at a glance
- Code
- 25290
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Incise wrist/forearm tendon
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $1,644.87 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 25290?
CPT 25290 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Incise wrist/forearm tendon". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 25290 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 25290 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 25290 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 25290?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 25290 is $1,644.87 (CMS ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted amount published by CMS; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Which specialties use CPT 25290?
CPT 25290 is most associated with General Surgery, Ortho – Hand, Orthopaedic Surgery.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.