What is the CPT code for debridement of bone?

If the physician debrides a wound down to the bone, report code 11044 for the first 20 sq. cm and add-on code 11047 (debridement, bone; each additional 20 sq. cm, or part thereof) for each additional 20 sq. cm debrided.

What is procedure code 11044?

CPT 11044. This has been changed to debridement of bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed). It applies to the first 20 cm² or less.

What does CPT code 29870 mean?

29870 – Arthroscopy, knee, diagnostic, with or without synovial biopsy (separate. procedure) Note: Don’t use the diagnostic code when a surgical knee arthroscopy is performed. 29873 – Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with lateral release. 29874 – Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; for removal of loose body or foreign body.

What is procedure code 29879?

Code 29879 includes chondroplasty performed as part of the abrasion arthroplasty, so code 29877 should not be separately reported.

What is the CPT code for bone debridement?

11044 – Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less + 11047 – each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) These codes are defined by depth and size, not anatomic site.

Where do you report code for wound debridement?

That is, some parts of a single wound may be at the level of the subcutaneous tissue, but one section of the wound reaches the level of the fascia. Report the code for debridement of the fascia. For multiple wounds of the same depth, add the surface area of these wounds.

What kind of debridement is used for open fractures?

11010 Debridement including removal of foreign material associated with open fracture or dislocation; skin and subcutaneous tissue 11011 Debridement including removal of foreign material associated with open fracture or dislocation; skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle fascia, muscle

Which is the first 20 sq cm of debridement?

11043 – Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, If performed); first 20 sq cm or less + 11046 – Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)