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CPT 25600: Closed Treatment of Displaced Distal Radius (Wrist) Fracture
Headline: CPT code 25600: Closed treatment for displaced distal radius fractures draws attention as a common, nonoperative wrist fracture intervention.
Lead: CPT code 25600 defines a closed procedure for displaced fractures of the distal radius where the provider treats the injury without making an incision or manipulating the bone fragments surgically. This code captures a frequent emergency and outpatient service tied to acute wrist trauma and pediatric growth plate injuries.
Why it matters: Distal radius fractures are among the most common upper-extremity injuries nationally. CPT code 25600 identifies episodes managed nonoperatively and informs payer coverage, reimbursement patterns, and clinical triage between emergency, urgent care, and orthopedic follow-up.
Payers covered: Analysis includes major national payers: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare.
What readers will learn: The publication provides clinical context for nonoperative distal radius fracture care, national payer coverage considerations, common modifiers used with this service, and operational benchmarks where available. It outlines typical sites of service and clarifies when this closed treatment code applies versus open or manipulative procedures. Data not provided in the input will be noted as unavailable.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 25600 describes a closed treatment of a displaced fracture of the distal radius (wrist) without incision or manipulation of the bones. The procedure addresses a fracture fragment that is displaced upward or downward; it may involve displacement of the growth plate at the bone end or an associated fracture of the ulnar styloid. No open reduction or internal fixation is performed.
Service Type: Fracture management — closed treatment
Typical Site of Service: Emergency department, urgent care, or outpatient orthopedic clinic, with potential initial management in the emergency setting and follow-up care in orthopedic or hand surgery clinics.