NCCI Update: 97597-97598: Correct This Selective Debridement CCI Glitch in Your Notes

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers identify a temporary claims-edit problem that may affect reimbursement and denial patterns for wound care debridement services, and shows why practices need to watch for payer and association updates before submitting or resubmitting affected claims.

Article Sections

1. NCCI update and claim-impact overview

   Introduces the claims-edit issue affecting wound care management coding and explains why it is drawing attention from coders and practices.

2. APMA statement and edit correction status

   Summarizes the professional association response, the organizations involved, and the status of the correction process for the edit.

3. Claims processing and payer follow-up

   Notes the temporary billing implications and the need to monitor Medicare contractor communications for additional guidance.