AMA CPT® Assistant - 2005 Issue 4 (April)
Medicine (April 2005)
April 2005 page 13b Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Medicine, 97605, 97606 (Q&A) Question What is negative pressure wound therapy, as described in new codes 97605, Negative pressure wound therapy (eg, vacuum assisted drainage collection), including topical application(s), wound assessment, and instruction( s) for ongoing care, per session; total wound(s) surface area less than or equal to 50 square centimeters, and 97606, Negative pressure wound therapy (eg, vacuum assisted drainage collection), including topical application( s), wound assessment, and instruction(s) for ongoing care, per session; total wound(s) surface area greater than 50 square centimeters? AMA Comment New codes 97605 and...
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Article Overview
This article is a short Coding Consultation Q&A from Medicine (April 2005) focused on negative pressure wound therapy and the CPT reporting changes discussed by the AMA. It is useful for coders and billers who need to understand the scope of the service category, the clinical context, and the general distinction the AMA draws between this therapy and other wound care services.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers assess whether the article is relevant to wound care coding updates and AMA guidance from 2005, especially for practices that document or report negative pressure wound therapy services.
Article Sections
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Coding Consultation: Questions and Answers
A Q&A format introduction to the coding topic covered in this issue of Medicine. It frames the discussion around a wound care service and the related CPT update.
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Question
The reader question asks about a wound therapy service and its relationship to newly introduced CPT reporting options. The focus is on the service category and how it is characterized in the article.
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AMA Comment
AMA commentary explains the general nature of the therapy, its clinical purpose, and how it differs from other wound care services discussed in the coding system. It also places the service in the context of work and practice expense considerations.
What You Will Learn
- The general purpose and clinical context of negative pressure wound therapy.
- How the AMA framed the service in relation to CPT reporting changes in 2005.
- Why the article distinguishes this therapy from other wound care services.
- The audience and scope of the AMA Coding Consultation format in Medicine.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing professionals
- Wound care clinicians
- Compliance staff
- Revenue cycle teams
Codes Discussed
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