CPT^® 11004, Under Debridement Procedures on the Skin

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 11004 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Debridement Procedures on the Skin.

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The provider evaluates the extent of necrotic tissue in external genitalia and the perineum, and debrides the infected necrotic skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle, and fascia.

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