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Anduiza05

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Does anyone know if an IM doctor can bill for debridement (wound cleaning) along with an E/M visit? I thougt this was part of the E/M visit and I was not sure if surgeons where the only one who can bill for this type of procedure. If anyone has an answer or links to documentation it would appreciated.

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Debridement is Surgical procedure

Debridement is not the same as "wound cleaning." Debridement is the surgical removal of necrotic skin/tissue and involved the use of a scalpel or dermatome.

Is THAT what your physicians are doing and documenting?

F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC
 
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