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Correction:

Report 10180 for Complex Post-op Wound Infection I&D

Published on Fri Sep 10, 2004

In the August Orthopedic Coding Alert article "2 Questions Help You Report Postoperative Infections," we advised coders to report 11000 (Debridement of extensive eczematous or infected skin; up to 10% of body surface) when the physician debrides a deep wound following a severe postoperative infection. Instead of 11000, however, you should report 10180 (Incision and drainage, complex, postoperative wound infection) or 11042-11044 (Debridement...) for this service. Thanks to Barbara McBride, MBA, CPC, president/CEO of Business Dynamics LLC in New York for pointing out the error.
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