Negative Pressure Therapy Services (97605-97608) (November 2014)

November 2014 pages 8-9 Negative Pressure Therapy Services (97605-97608) Effective January 2015, there will be revisions to the negative pressure therapy codes in the Active Wound Management subsection of the CPT® code set. The two existing codes were revised and two new codes were added that will differentiate negative pressure therapy services provided using durable medical equipment from negative pressure therapy services provided using disposable, non-durable equipment. This article discusses the appropriate reporting of these services. 97605Negative pressure wound therapy (eg, vacuum assisted drainage collection), utilizing durable medical equipment (DME), including topical application(s), wound assessment, and instruction(s) for ongoing...

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Article Overview

This CPT® Assistant article reviews changes to negative pressure wound therapy services effective in January 2015. It is aimed at coders and billing staff who need to understand the updated code structure, the distinction between service types, and the general reporting considerations discussed in the article.

Why This Topic Matters

Accurate understanding of these CPT revisions helps support consistent reporting of wound therapy services and reduces confusion when comparing older and newer negative pressure therapy codes.

Article Sections

  1. November 2014 pages 8-9

    Introduces the topic and identifies the publication context for the CPT update. The section frames the scope of the article and the affected wound therapy service family.

  2. Clinical Examples and Description of Procedure

    Presents illustrative scenarios and associated procedure narratives for the services discussed in the article. These examples are intended to show the general treatment context and documentation themes addressed by the guidance.

What You Will Learn

  • The scope of the CPT revision affecting negative pressure wound therapy services
  • How the article frames the distinction between service categories
  • What types of reporting considerations are highlighted for coders
  • How the article uses clinical examples to illustrate the topic

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing staff
  • Compliance teams
  • Wound care documentation staff
  • Revenue cycle professionals

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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