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Hello, I am a coder at a doctor's office in Arizona and would like some guidance on what to do from my fellow coders. Patient came in with a skin flap (debridement) the patient had a superficial laceration of the toe, but the doctor only debrided the skin flap from this superficial laceration. I don't know how to code this. Any and all responses are appreciated. Thank you,

Stephanie G.
 
Answer to your query RE: CPT for skin debridement

In my own opinion and experience, I would code skin debridement any CPT from 11042 or 11045. You need to know what the size of the laceration in square cm and must be documented. If not documented, ask your physician to do an addendum. I would not consider coding from CPT 11043, 11046 or 11044 for you stated that laceration was only superficial.

I hope this helps.

Shielah V.
 
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