CPT^® 97608, Under Active Wound Care Management

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 97608 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 more than 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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[QUOTE="LLovett, post: 412957, member: 50320"] [B]I agree with not billing 97607/97608 in this scenario[/B] It is inappropriate to report these codes when the provider places a vac during surgery. Fi... [ Read More ]

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