CPT 25500
Cltx rdl shft fx w/o mnpj
CPT 25500 at a glance
- Code
- 25500
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Cltx rdl shft fx w/o mnpj
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (surgical)
- CMS addendum
- AA (Surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
What is CPT code 25500?
CPT 25500 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Cltx rdl shft fx w/o mnpj". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 25500 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 25500 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 25500 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
Which specialties use CPT 25500?
CPT 25500 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.