Medicare pays $271 on average nationally for this procedure.

CPT code 25065 describes an excisional biopsy of suspicious superficial soft tissue in the forearm and/or wrist, where the provider removes a tissue sample and submits it to a laboratory for pathological analysis; service type: excisional biopsy of superficial soft tissue, typical site of service: outpatient clinic, ambulatory surgical center, or physician office procedure room.

For related coverage guidance, see recent payer policy updates: Fixed Wing Air Ambulance Transport, Air Ambulance, Ambulance Services (for New Mexico Only).