What is coding guidelines for debridement?

Debridement of a wound, performed before the application of a topical or local anesthesia is billed with CPT codes 11042 – 11047. Wound debridements (11042-11047) are reported by depth of tissue that is removed and by surface area of the wound.

What is a excisional debridement?

Surgical removal or cutting away of devitalized tissue, necrosis, or slough. down to viable tissue using a blade/scalpel (not scissors), and outside or beyond wound margin.

What are the coding guidelines for debridement 11042-11047?

CPT codes 11042–11047

• Tool used for debridement (curette, scalpel, other instruments)
• Frequency of surgical debridement.
• Measurement of total devitalized tissue (wound surface) before and after surgical debridement.
• Area and depth of devitalized tissue actually removed from wound (not just depth of wound)

Who can perform an excisional debridement?

Excisional debridements can be performed by nurses, therapists, physician assistants, or physicians, and must be documented as such by the person who performed the debridement. An excisional debridement can be performed in many areas in a facility.

What is 97597 CPT code?

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 97597 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Active Wound Care Management.

What is the CPT code for debridement skin infection?

Simple debridement of a skin wound (CPT codes 11000, 11042-11045, 97597, 97598) prior to a graft/skin substitute is included in the skin graft/skin substitute procedure (CPT codes 15050-15431) and should not be reported separately.

What is CPT 11043?

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 11043 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range-Debridement Procedures on the Skin.