tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2005 Issue 1

Cut Wound-Care Coding Down to Size

No longer call on 97601 for active wound care  In 2005, when the physician removes a patient's devitalized tissue, you'll be able to report two new CPT codes that better describe the work and specify the wound's size - which should improve your practice's reimbursement for these services.  CPT 2005 introduces two codes:   97597 - Removal of devitalized tissue from wound(s), selective debridement, without anesthesia (e.g., high-pressure waterjet with/without suction, sharp selective debridement with scissors, scalpel and forceps), with or  without topical application(s), wound assessment, and instruction(s) for ongoing care, may include use of...

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