Can you report code for open wound exploration?

Can you report code for open wound exploration?

(T or F) You cannot report codes for open wound exploration (20100-20103) if the wound is sufficient in size to accomplish the repair and the wound does not need to be enlarged. (T or F)

How big of a wound can a code be used for?

This code is based on a wound size (after cleansing, prepping, and/or debriding) maximum of 100 sq cm. Specifically, this code is to be used for application of a skin substitute graft to a wound surface area size of 0 to 25 sq cm (first 25 sq cm within the maximum wound size grouping up to 100 sq cm).

How to calculate CPT for a leg wound?

for each additional 100 sq cm* of wound surface area. For example, if you have an aggregate sum of leg/ankle wound area calculated to be 375 sq. cm present bilaterally, you would bill CPT 15273 (first 100 sq cm), CPT 15274 (next 100 sq cm), CPT 15274 (next 100 sq cm), and CPT 15274 (next 75 sq cm).

When to use CPT 15274 for wound care?

For example, if you have an aggregate sum of leg/ankle wound area calculated to be 375 sq. cm present bilaterally, you would bill CPT 15273 (first 100 sq cm), CPT 15274 (next 100 sq cm), CPT 15274 (next 100 sq cm), and CPT 15274 (next 75 sq cm). • Since CPT 15274 is an “add-on” code, you would NOT apply a “-51” modifier. It is already discounted.

What is 97597 CPT code?

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 97597 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Active Wound Care Management.

What is CPT 76497?

CPT 76497, Under Other Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Related Procedures. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 76497 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Other Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Related Procedures.

What is the CPT code for abdominal exploration?

Open exploration of the abdomen through a midline or subcostal incision is described by CPT code 49000 ( Exploratory laparotomy, exploratory celiotomy with or without biopsy (s) (separate procedure)) while open retroperitoneal exposure requires CPT code 49010 ( Exploration, retroperitoneal area with or without biopsy (s)…