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Can Waterjet Debridement Be Coded Separately?
Published on Mon Dec 13, 2021
Question: A patient came to the ED for treatment of a pressure ulcer on her lower back. The physician removed devitalized tissue from the ulcer using a waterjet and forceps. The surface area of the wound was 13 square centimeters. Can we report a code for the waterjet use in addition to the debridement code? Montana Subscriber Answer: No, you cannot report [...]