tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2007 Issue 12

Either Debridement or Excision Is Possible for Decubitus Ulcers: Here's How to Choose

Muscle flaps and skin grafts for closure can be separate When reporting treatment for a decubitus ulcer (also called a pressure ulcer or bedsore), you should know the method of closure (if any), as well as the location and depth of the wound. With this information, choosing the correct code is easy. Consider Closure First If the physician closes the wound, you can be certain that she performed an excision (15920-15958), says Tray Dunaway, MD, FACS, CSP, CHCO, CHCC, a surgeon, speaker, physician and coding educator, and healthcare consultant in Camden, S.C. In this case, the surgeon will...

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