tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2006 Issue 4

You Be the Coder: Choosing the Right Wound Care Code

Question: Our ED group also operates a wound care clinic. I have a procedure note that states, -Removed devitalized tissue from large wound, with topical application.- There are two codes to choose from for active wound care. Which code should I use for this procedure? Connecticut SubscriberAnswer: Ideally, you-ll speak to the ED physician who treated the patient for some more information. If you don't get the wound size exactly right, your claim could be headed for denial.Why? The codes for active wound treatment are based on the area of the patient's wound. If the wound surface...

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