CPT^® 97607, Under Active Wound Care Management

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 97607 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Active Wound Care Management.

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The provider applies controlled subatmospheric pressure around a wound through a sealed dressing to remove fluids and infectious materials and to aid in healing of wounds that have a total surface area of less than or equal to 50 cm2. Providers may use this procedure to hasten the healing of decubitus ulcers, or pressure sores, as well as other slow healing or nonhealing wounds.

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[URL='https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/cpt-codes-97605-and-97607.163549/']Here is some info[/URL] on this from AAPC. [URL='https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN... [ Read More ]

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