AMA CPT® Assistant - 2003 Issue 8 (August)

Integumentary System/Surgery (August 2003)

August 2003 page 14b Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Integumentary System, 15000, 15001 (Q&A) Question Are CPT codes 15000 and 15001 appropriate to use when reporting preparation of a site for vacuum assisted closure? AMA Comment No. CPT codes 15000, Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues); first 100 sq cm or one percent of body area of infants and children) and 15001, Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues); each additional 100 sq cm...

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