Skin grafting and surgical wound preparation are complex clinical procedures that require precise documentation and accurate coding to ensure correct reimbursement. CPT codes 15011–15018 are specifically designed to report surgical preparation or creation of recipient sites for skin grafts, flaps, or other reconstructive procedures. These codes often cause confusion for medical coders and billers due […]
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 […]


