CPT code 97605 is the billing code for negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), a specialized treatment that uses a vacuum-assisted device to promote wound healing. It’s specifically for wounds with a total surface area of 50 square centimeters or less and is used when the therapy utilizes a durable medical equipment (DME) system. This code […]
Q: What CPT codes and modifiers would be used to report excisional debridement for removal of a 2×4-cm ulcer on a patient’s right buttocks with vacuum-assisted closure (VAC)? A: The debridement would be reported using CPT code 11042 (debridement, subcutaneous tissue [includes epidermis and dermis, if performed]; first 20 sq cm or less). This procedure […]