Wound Debridement Vs Active Wound Care Management (October 2016)

Why This Topic Matters

Wound treatment services are frequently coded incorrectly when the service performed is not matched to the correct CPT® code set or reporting approach. This article matters because it helps readers understand the general coding framework and documentation considerations surrounding wound care reporting.

Article Sections

1. Debridement Codes 11042-11047

   Overview of the debridement code set and the general factors discussed for reporting wound debridement services. The section also covers documentation themes and clinical context for wound treatment reporting.

2. Clinical Example (11042) / Description of Procedure (11042)

   A paired clinical example and procedure description related to the first debridement code in the series. The section illustrates the type of wound-care scenario discussed for this code family.

3. Clinical Example (11043) / Description of Procedure (11043)

   A paired clinical example and procedure description related to another debridement code in the series. The section continues the article’s discussion of wound treatment documentation and reporting context.

4. Clinical Example (11044) / Description of Procedure (11044)

   A paired clinical example and procedure description for the bone-level debridement portion of the series. The section addresses the broader reporting context for this type of wound service.

5. Clinical Example (11045) / Description of Procedure (11045)

   A paired clinical example and procedure description focused on additional work reported in conjunction with the primary debridement service. The section covers documentation and service context for larger wound treatment cases.

6. Clinical Example (11046) / Description of Procedure (11046)

   A paired clinical example and procedure description for the muscle and/or fascia portion of the debridement series. The section discusses the wound treatment documentation context for this service level.

7. Clinical Example (11047) / Description of Procedure (11047)

   A paired clinical example and procedure description for the highest-depth debridement code in the series. The section presents the related wound-care reporting context and documentation themes.

8. Active Wound Care Management Codes 97597-97602

   Overview of the active wound care management code set and the general reporting themes covered for chronic wound care. The section also introduces related service categories and documentation considerations.

9. Clinical Example (97597) / Description of Procedure (97597)

   A paired clinical example and procedure description for selective active wound care management. The section shows the broader context in which this service category is discussed.

10. Clinical Example (97598) / Description of Procedure (97598)

    A paired clinical example and procedure description for the additional-time portion of the selective active wound care management series. The section continues the article’s documentation and reporting discussion.