CPT Knowledgebase - Mar 30, 2012

The parenthetical note following add-on code 11407 instructs that debridement codes 11042-11047 should not be reported in conjunction with active wound care management codes 97597-97602 for the same wound. If active wound care management procedure is performed on a different wound, how should debridement of a separate wound be reported?

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