AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2012 Issue 2; For Your Information

Skin Substitutes

HCPCS codes that describe skin substitute products must be reported with the appropriate CPT procedure code that describes the application of the skin substitute being utilized. These skin substitute HCPCS codes should only be reported with a skin substitute application procedure. Refer to the CMS website for the latest list of reportable skin substitutes since the list is updated periodically. Here is an updated listing of reportable skin substitutes HCPCS codes: HCPCS Code Code Descriptor C9358 SurgiMend, fetal C9360 SurgiMend, neonatal C9363 Integra Meshed Bil Wound Mat C9366 EpiFix wound cover C9367 Endoform Dermal Template Q4100 Skin substitute, NOS...

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