tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2021 Issue Q4

How Does Wound Care Differ From Debridement?

If you’re working to sharpen your skin debridement codes, you may be curious about the role that wound care services have in the ED. Although CPT® includes a series of active wound management codes (97597-97606), those are not typically used in the ED setting. These codes describe active wound care to remove devitalized or necrotic tissue and promote healing. They are typically provided in long-term care settings for wound care of bed sores or diabetic foot problems by podiatrists. The active wound care codes require debridement or other removal of devitalized tissue. While selective sharp debridement may be...

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