CPT code 25545 represents open surgical treatment of a fracture of the shaft of the ulna, a common procedure in orthopedic trauma care. Nationally, this code captures operative management where the surgeon exposes the forearm, reduces the fracture, and often applies internal fixation to restore alignment and stability. Accurate reporting of this code is important for tracking surgical volumes, assessing care pathways for forearm fractures, and aligning payment for operative orthopedic services.

Key payers considered in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. The publication outlines how CPT code 25545 is used across inpatient and outpatient surgical settings and highlights clinical context relevant to coding and billing workflows.

Readers will find benchmarks for utilization and payment (where available), guidance on typical sites of service, and a clinical overview of the procedure captured by the code. The content also summarizes common modifiers and related administrative considerations. Data not available in the input will be noted explicitly where relevant.