sadieandbrian
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Can anyone guide me on a code for excision of infected mesh? My physician documented it as CPT 11008, however this is an add-on code. When I brought up that we need to also bill 11004-11006 (in this case 11005), he said "I thought about using that CPT code but it was not a necrotizing soft tissue infection. Most mesh removals are not for necrotizing infection but rather an infected mesh that cannot be sterilized with antibiotics."
I am not coming up with any other alternatives.
Diagnosis: Infected mesh, anterior abdomina wall from epigastrium to symphysis pubis.
Procedure: Excision of mesh & suture granulomas, midline fascia
Any help would be appreciated, thank you!
I am not coming up with any other alternatives.
Diagnosis: Infected mesh, anterior abdomina wall from epigastrium to symphysis pubis.
Procedure: Excision of mesh & suture granulomas, midline fascia
Any help would be appreciated, thank you!