AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2005 Issue 1; Ask the Editor

Application of Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma

A patient with multiple decubitus ulcers of the sacrum and heel was admitted for placement of an autologous platelet graft to enhance healing of the decubiti. Coding Clinic, Second Quarter 2002, page 11, advised not to assign an additional code for the plasma rich platelet graft done in conjunction with a bone graft since it was inherent to the procedure. In this particular case, the application of the platelet graft was the only procedure done. Should a unique code be assigned for the application of autologous platelet graft, when it is the only procedure carried out? ...

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