CPT^® 11045, Under Debridement Procedures on the Skin

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 11045 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 uses surgical instruments to remove dead tissue from the subcutaneous layer, as well as the epidermis and dermis if needed. She performs this service at the same session as a separately reportable debridement procedure of an initial 20 cm2. This code represents up to 20 cm2 of additional area.

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