jdibble
True Blue
The plastic surgeon is questioning why this procedure was not billed and is stating that she believes that code 15852 should be billed for the placement of the wound VAC. When I read this procedure it states for Dressing change under anesthesia so I would not have chosen this. She states that she was told that since there is not specific code for a VAC this code could be used - I'm not sure if this was told to her by a sales rep or who.
Can some one tell me how they handle wound VAC during surgery - would it be appropriate to code the dressing change for a placement? Or is this considered part of the primary procedure?
I appreciate any help and documentation to support it if possible.
Thanks,