tci Part B Insider - 2004 Issue 22

Part B Coding Coach: 3 Questions You Must Ask When Coding Decubitus Ulcers

Poor documentation could cost you $150 per debridement You won't always use an excision code when reporting decubitus ulcer removals. Rather, you should know the location and depth of the wound, as well as whether the physician closed the wound. To make it easy on yourself, ask these three questions: Question 1: Did the Physician Close the Wound? By answering this question, you're attempting to narrow your code selection to either an excision or a debridement procedure. If the physician closes the wound, you should report an excision (15920-15958). In this case, the physician will clear the wound of...

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