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CPT 25810: Wrist Arthrodesis with Iliac Crest Bone Graft
CPT code 25810 represents wrist arthrodesis using an autologous iliac crest bone graft, a definitive orthopedic procedure to fuse wrist joints for pain relief and stabilization. Nationally, this code matters because it is associated with complex reconstructive hand and wrist surgeries that can affect facility use, inpatient versus outpatient placement, and perioperative resource needs. Payers commonly involved in coverage and payment for this service include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare.
Readers will learn the clinical context for CPT code 25810, typical sites of service, and the kinds of documentation and procedure descriptions that support coding and billing. The publication provides benchmarks and comparisons where available, notes common billing modifiers and data limitations, and summarizes policy or coverage trends that influence payment and utilization for wrist arthrodesis with iliac crest bone graft. The content is intended for coding professionals, revenue cycle staff, and clinical managers seeking a concise reference on the code’s clinical meaning, payer landscape, and where to look for further policy detail. Data not available in the input is identified explicitly where applicable.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 25810 describes a surgical procedure in which the provider fuses wrist joints (arthrodesis) using a bone graft harvested from the patient's iliac crest (top of the pelvis). The service involves joining carpal and/or radiocarpal joint surfaces to eliminate motion and stabilize the wrist.
Service type: Surgical — open orthopedic procedure involving wrist arthrodesis with autologous iliac crest bone graft.
Typical site of service: Hospital operating room or ambulatory surgery center (inpatient or outpatient surgical setting depending on clinical indications and patient status).