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Check Treatment Depth for Debridement Code Selection
Published on Thu Sep 21, 2023
Question: We have a case in which the surgeon documents sharp selective debridement with scissors for an open wound involving the epidermis and dermis, including dressing the wound and providing wound-care instruction. Should we use the debridement codes or active wound care codes? South Carolina Subscriber Answer: You should report the following code(s) depending on the surface area involved: 97597 (Debridement (eg, [...]