tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2016 Issue 5

Burn Treatment: Don't Get Burned by 16000-16030 Missteps

Capture debridement pay with proper documentation. Whether from a sunburn in this new spring season, or a damaging fire, burn presentation to your surgeon may run from red and sore to serious third degree damage. That means you should know the spectrum of burn coding options, including when to report E/M codes. Let our experts lead you through a decision-making process to make sure you choose the right codes and capture the pay you deserve. Be Ready to Default to E/M Not every burn presentation will require treatment that qualifies for one of the CPT® burn treatment codes (16000-16030)...

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