CPT 2026 · Anesthesia

CPT 15825

Global 000

Rhytdct nck pltysml tghtg

Effective 2026-04-01 Conv. factor $33.4009

No national RVU

Payment Methodology

Status Indicator

NCCI Partners

000

Global Period

No national RVU

This code does not have a national work RVU on the current Physician Fee Schedule. Pricing may be carrier-determined, non-covered, or tracked via a separate methodology.

CPT 15825 Billing & Documentation Guide

CPT code 15825 (Rhytdct nck pltysml tghtg) is classified under Anesthesia with a global period indicator of 000. This code uses the No national RVU payment methodology rather than standard RVU-based Physician Fee Schedule pricing. Refer to the methodology notice above for billing implications.

When billing 15825, ensure documentation supports medical necessity and the specific components required for the code's level of service. For E/M codes, document MDM (medical decision-making) elements: problems addressed, data reviewed, and risk. For procedural codes, document the indication, technique, and any complications. Always verify NCCI edits before bundling 15825 with related codes; this code has 10 PTP bundling relationships on file (see table below).

Payment Status & Global Period

CMS Status Indicator

Restricted coverage (special situations)

Global Period

000

Endoscopic or minor procedure with related preoperative and postoperative work performed on the same day

MUE Limit (Medically Unlikely Edits)

Max units per beneficiary per date of service

Rationale: Anatomic Consideration

Adjudication: Date of Service (Policy)

Source: CMS NCCI MUE Practitioner Services, effective 2026-04-01.

Submitting more than 1 units of 15825 for the same patient on the same date triggers automatic line denial unless an appropriate modifier and supporting documentation justify the higher quantity.

NCCI Bundling Edits, CPT 15825

Procedure-to-procedure (PTP) edits. If you bill any of these codes with 15825 on the same date of service, review the modifier indicator and payer policy before submission.

Partner Code	Relationship	Modifier Allowed	Rationale
01995	Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier	No	Anesthesia service included in surgical procedure
0213T	Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier	No	Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code
0216T	Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier	No	Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code
0228T	Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier	No	Standards of medical/surgical practice
0230T	Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier	No	Standards of medical/surgical practice
0596T	Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier	Yes	Standards of medical/surgical practice
0597T	Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier	Yes	Standards of medical/surgical practice
0903T	Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier	Yes	Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code
0904T	Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier	Yes	Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code
0905T	Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier	Yes	Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code

Frequently Asked Questions, CPT 15825

What does CPT code 15825 mean? +

CPT code 15825 represents: Rhytdct nck pltysml tghtg. It's in the Anesthesia category with a global period of 000.

What is the Medicare reimbursement for CPT 15825? +

This code does not have a national work RVU on the current Physician Fee Schedule. Pricing may be carrier-determined, non-covered, or tracked via a separate methodology.

What modifiers can I use with CPT 15825? +

Surgery codes commonly use modifier 22 (increased procedural services), 50 (bilateral), 51 (multiple procedures), 52 (reduced services), 58/78/79 (staged, unplanned return, unrelated within global), 62 (co-surgeons), 80/82 (assistant surgeon), and 59 or the X{EPSU} subset for distinct procedural service.

What bundling edits apply to CPT 15825? +

This code has 10 NCCI PTP bundling relationships. See the NCCI Bundling section below for full list.