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Sensitivity of administrative claims to identify incident cases of lung cancer: a comparison of 3 health plans By Carolina Reyes. Make sure the ICDCM code assigned is specific and that documentation supports the diagnosis code selected. Coding Tips: Do not report codes in conjunction with codes for the same wound. For wounds that are being surgically excised in preparation for closure, refer to the x codes below. Surgical Preparation and Wound Excision Codes These codes are used for wound preparation in anticipation of immediate or near-future surgical reconstruction e.
These codes are also used for debridement of wounds that will be or are surgically closed. Codes are chosen based on anatomic area as well as surface area of the wound or total body surface area for infants or children. Wound Vacuum-Assisted Closure Codes CPT codes and are used when negative-pressure wound therapy is all that is performed e.
These procedures may also be reported when the wound is debrided or excised and there is no closure the wound vacuum is acting as a closure device. Do not report these codes when the wound vacuum is used as a dressing e. CPT codes and are used for services provided using disposable devices such as mechanically powered devices. Unlike electronically powered devices, mechanically powered devices are not considered DME because of their disposable nature.
Documentation for Wound Care Be sure the documentation includes a legible procedure note. Also document the measurement of total devitalized tissue wound surface before and after surgical debridement. Document the area and depth of devitalized tissue actually removed from the wound not just the depth of the wound. This documentation must include, at a minimum: Current wound volume surface dimension and depth Presence and extent or absence of obvious signs of infection Presence and extent or absence of necrotic, devitalized, or nonviable tissue Material in the wound that is expected to inhibit healing or promote adjacent tissue breakdown Resources used: Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation.
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