tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2008 Issue 5

4 Questions to Ask Before Choosing Debridement Codes

FAQ addresses coding conventions for wound care Patients who present to the ED or wound clinic for debridement pose a challenge for coders because there are misconceptions floating around about how to properly assign active wound care management (AWCM) codes 97597-97598. Add to that the confusion regarding selective versus surgical debridement, and you have a potential coding challenge on your hands. Check out this wound care coding FAQ, and be sure to refer to it before choosing a code for your provider's services. Question: Who can provide 97597-97598 service? Answer: Nonphysician practitioners (NPPs) licensed to perform these procedures typically...

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