coding debridement with skin graft

Im looking at getting 11042 (debridement) and the skin graft codes precertified. View ICD-10-PCS CODING 2022 - Case Studies and Code Building Exercises.docx from HLTH 1241 at St. John's University. R'7bd snYJ@ 9PE@ cL endstream endobj 44 0 obj <>>> endobj 45 0 obj >/PageWidthList<0 612.0>>>>>>/Resources<>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/Properties<>>>/Rotate 0/Tabs/W/Thumb 35 0 R/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 612.0 792.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 46 0 obj [/ICCBased 68 0 R] endobj 47 0 obj <> endobj 48 0 obj <>stream Peruse CPTs Skin Replacement Surgery section, and youll see that the guidelines mention different types of skin grafts. rW`n":Q5g%_7:j)j9."QFGH(2My"hqt}%%l}]KkWmNhlI,(PjqK9%.v#|3^ya%h'e'e2iB@iFOk|q)7 If.ug q&QP;jNy>9cW=aB=je>m3/dDQMA;2VJ0E5&Qj2[iG"^l+E. 1 G/r f VY;fuC{r@,>^Q k1[1Q3#V^DJ;;j!E"&~'/;{1M, ~ B ^(\%@%t m+?Rh@yK {B$0{@-g;E*m ZhP' 94*_@0C"EXOeB0]:w`;d3Qf)2 }q)e]wNa%FS|C|N/\Z ZLA&0aC`+9MA- 9[cBo}gi;>E\H%2PXus |,"y5q+p^$C-y#]+vJ%@|6 : &TI=C$^';Ez^J=SZ-gZ Answer: and monitoring is occurring. Should we drop Mods 59s and instead use XSs, for both 11042 and 11043? 0000007521 00000 n If you miss the separate skin preparation step, youll sacrifice pay your surgeon deserves. Whether the surgeon performs both steps at a single encounter or delays grafting for a later time, report the surgical preparation using codes in the range 15002-+15005 (Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contractures ). This article was converted to the new Billing and Coding Article format. Im taking a patient to the OR for debridement of a dehiscent surgical wound and will skin graft it for closure. that coverage is not influenced by Bill Type and the article should be assumed to without the written consent of the AHA. H|Wd5W5Re'c X!XFk4K|?>_/]%zWCBJ7 .`u}}`JWJz=^o\z9e~BT AT9 vqdYkh%BprY-.%V)["[n . I96w4Ak1;*8LMZI;Oe1\s &$W2DQY#"E"2$*85lm"HIl]JW)"4#F3^6F8?1HtaG]xuA*D::!83P|MnKC*{:?qk,nlG,d=atI'0 I2nC All rights reserved. 0000017393 00000 n Peruse CPTs Skin Replacement Surgery section, and youll see that the guidelines mention different types of skin grafts. Prior treatment by a physician, non-physician practitioner, nurse and/or therapist, Description of wound: length, width, depth, grid drawing and/or photographs, Amount, frequency, color, odor, type of exudate, Evidence of infection, undermining, or tunneling, Comorbidities (e.g., diabetes mellitus, peripheral vascular disease), Skilled plan of treatment, including specific frequency, modalities and procedures, Type of debridement performed, including instrument used, to support the debridement code billed, Changing plan of treatment based on clinical judgment of the patients response or lack of response to treatment. Skin Substitute, Oasis wound Matrix, per square centimeter Size: To determine the surface area for code selection, add all areas within the same anatomic grouping, if the surgeon prepares multiple wounds. Applicable FARS/HHSARS apply. RyfJwE@~:_t4lGY@iYTSBd(m6 DZk0XGxmpP+pF+ff,rBQ*A-E;qkdKom`5!0>?|;!Qb5(Hj QPiX)=Zc4cgQ+*lri59? 15271-15278 is the new CPT code series for skin substitute grafts. Any use not authorized herein is prohibited, including by way of illustration and not by way of limitation, making copies of CPT for resale and/or license, transferring copies of CPT to any party not bound by this agreement, creating any modified or derivative work of CPT, or making any commercial use of CPT. o Total site 100 sq cm or more: 15273 first 100 sq cm (or 1 percent body area infants and children); +15274 each additional 100 sq cm (or 1 percent body area infants and children) In the presence of documented significant ischemic disease with necrotic ulceration, extensive and definitive debridement may be required. 4. 1. To report these codes, the surgeons documentation should demonstrate work such as removing nonviable tissue and/or releasing a scar contracture. If billed by a hospital subject to OPPS for an outpatient service, these CPT codes will be paid under the OPPS when the service is not performed by a qualified therapist and it is inappropriate to bill the service under a therapy plan of care. Whether the surgeon performs both steps at a single encounter or delays grafting for a later time, report the surgical preparation using codes in the range 15002-+15005 (Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contractures ). application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; each additional 100 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children, or part thereof (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure) 0000011160 00000 n The treatment plan for a patient who requires frequent repeated debridement should be reevaluated, to ensure that pressure reduction and infection control have been adequately addressed. An asterisk (*) indicates a Select Debridement Codes by Depth. %%EOF Each pair of codes identifies the size of the defect created by the surgical preparation, with the first code (15002 or 15004) describing the first 100 sq cm for adults and children aged 10 and up, or 1 percent of body surface area for children under 10 years of age, including infants. "JavaScript" disabled. HWAnl))1p9CK,q@:(#"ET.OSnt$v\^lt6btT 9A'w>$bg71w= Y)s.girVu^T_N'%u7Ag>f|vsQ lCN}uCjdgIKLYvO0>E,bRpUuCXX_"RkdEN""/@1] $' O*o5-OEJmq@Hc^VVl 0 KarenZupko & Associates, Inc. 2023 | All Rights Reserved. hb```, cc`a4`` $0oP>+Z5:,PaE$L[R\w0`r`,p{^gnq))&%xBiS*,8yUSc3AOSAk*+L|0$nELLuH0|Rfp1drcH/i*@r? cm or less). 3]HE1}}&Z\d3aD)6C~NYZgois\t-w;s3N>dgp@GtBisMaq)%le"Z\g.j4 9qEb*NLaQD\/z a\)DC|[JkHHq\J.d&X. Any questions pertaining to the license or use of the CPT should be addressed to the AMA. Remember: Wound surface area is what you should consider when selecting the code, not the size of the graft, cautions Arnold Beresh, DPM, CPC, CSFAC, in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Appropriate changes in the ongoing treatment plan to reflect the clinical presentation must be present in the record. An ulceration of the distal right leg was also noted and repaired with split thickness skin graft., Assign code 84.3 (revision of amputation stump) and code 86.69 (other skin graft to other sites) for the debridement and closure of the amputation site via split-thickness skin graft. "JavaScript" disabled. To participate in the NAHRI forum discussions, you must be a member of the NAHRI community. Service: The work described by these codes involves preparing a clean, viable wound surface for graft placement to heal by primary intention (not secondary intention). Q: I have been trying to determine whether a skin graft includes debridement. If you miss the separate skin preparation step, youll sacrifice pay your surgeon deserves. Tech & Innovation in Healthcare eNewsletter, Excision of Benign or Malignant Skin Lesion, Reporting Debridement Requires Documented Area and Depth, Both Depth and Area Matter when Reporting Debridement, Meet Documentation Criteria for Excisional Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed) 11042, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed) 11043, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed) 11044. You can still separately code for deep debridement that includes muscle and bone, says Marcella Bucknam, CPC, CCS-P, COC, CCS, CPC-P, CPC-I, CCC, COBGC, revenue cycle analyst with Klickitat Valley Health in Goldendale, Washington, using a code such as 11044 (Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq. will not infringe on privately owned rights. This documentation includes, but is not limited to, relevant medical history, physical examination, and results of pertinent diagnostic tests or procedures. The program covers drugs that are furnished "incident-to" a physician's service provided that the drugs are not "usually self-administered" by the patient. 0000001419 00000 n Copyright © 2022, the American Hospital Association, Chicago, Illinois. If a simple dressing change is performed without any active wound procedure as described by these codes, do not bill these codes to describe the service. Not exactly. Terms: Primary intention means that the edges of the wound or graft are closed to allow them to grow together, while secondary intention refers to allowing an open wound to heal from the base up by building new tissue. 1 Note that debridement of the skin that is preparatory to further surgery, such as reduction of fracture, should not be coded as a separate procedure. Another option is to use the Download button at the top right of the document view pages (for certain document types). The appearance and size of the wound (e.g., down to fresh bleeding tissue, 7 cm x 10 cm, etc.) To bill for an Apligraf (HCPCS Q4101) package (equal to 44-sq. uKEmc2vy5\^gB:w76>9s=gKn4"=yJ} crv[d[ ML\:6q~6U6_Nc8Dc?nN8^>\RY[qZ{XO*JT!e,(7=m]7}}O@gSS(B"t658>~.%W['i9hch8bQT%ml In most instances Revenue Codes are purely advisory. Add together the surface area of multiple . |S=LqO=Vz Some articles contain a large number of codes. hbbd``b`J@ H0lV$ W0 y In CPT, coding these grafts by size is a novel concept. Use is limited to use in Medicare, Medicaid or other programs administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). These unique codes are classified as per the anatomic site (general and specific body. 0000016096 00000 n Sometimes, a large group can make scrolling thru a document unwieldy. Skin substitute grafts include the following: CPT codes 11000 and 11001 are not appropriate for debridement of a localized amount of tissue normally associated with a circumscribed lesion. 463 Wound Debridement & Skin Graft Except Hand, for Musculo-Connective Disorders w/ MCC 8 Diseases and Disorders of the . cm. CMS DISCLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY LIABILITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO END USER USE OF THE CPT. 0 Auto- is different: If you see the term autograft or tissue cultured autograft, then you are dealing with the harvest and/or application of an autologous skin graft. of every MCD page. a$EdK@#)6e|y~#5H. Like the site preparation codes, CPT distinguishes these codes by anatomic site and wound surface area, as follows: Code 86.69 may be assigned twice, if desired, to show the repair of the leg ulcer.. *This response is based on the best information available as of 09/05/19. copied without the express written consent of the AHA. cm of skin substitute application (15271). hVmo6+ER|l%v5/:Bm#e'b|x;CA\X&V@[ ElBdd B()"8$^DHhFTDv):7^L]c"BJ#=,'$T#BJ! By clicking below on the button labeled "I accept", you hereby acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to all terms and conditions set forth in this agreement. Youll find the codes for skin substitute graft procedures in the range 15271-+15278 (Application of skin substitute graft ). Also, you can decide how often you want to get updates. recipient email address(es) you enter. 0000002443 00000 n This email will be sent from you to the Therefore, the more accurate code is a surgical preparation code (15002 15005) for excision (note the term is not debridement) of the open wound to prepare a viable wound surface for grafting. The physician documentation is the key to being able to support both codes. You can use the Contents side panel to help navigate the various sections. Local Coverage Articles are a type of educational document published by the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs). o Total site 100 sq cm or more: 15273 first 100 sq cm (or 1 percent body area infants and children); +15274 each additional 100 sq cm (or 1 percent body area infants and children), o Similar code pairs based on area: 15275 and +15276; 15277 and +15278. Non-graft wound dressings or injected skin substitute codes are not used with skin replacement surgery application codes and are considered incorrect coding. 11011 skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle fascia and muscle. Coding and Billing for Skin Substitute Grafts Skin substitute graft application code selection is based on defect site location and size. cm.). and Full Thickness Skin Grafts Code range for STSG -15100 (Trunk, arms and legs) -15120 (Face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears . 0000008118 00000 n John Verhovshek, MA, CPC, is a contributing editor at AAPC. not endorsed by the AHA or any of its affiliates. Revenue Codes are equally subject to this coverage determination. If any of these elements is missing, documentation does not meet the criteria for excisional debridement. CPT is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Sign up to get the latest information about your choice of CMS topics in your inbox. 0000008214 00000 n Skin replacement surgery consists of two basic steps: surgical preparation of the recipient site and placement of the graft with fixation. CPT codes 11042-11047 should be used for debridement of relatively localized areas depending upon the involvement of contiguous underlying structures. Therefore, if a drug is self-administered by more than 50 percent of Medicare beneficiaries, the drug is excluded from coverage" and the MAC will make no payment for the drug. In addition to the type of graft material, the surgeon should also document site preparation and wound size, and number and location of grafts, according to Beresh. Distinguish the codes based on body site, as follows: Each pair of codes identifies the size of the defect created by the surgical preparation, with the first code (15002 or 15004) describing the first 100 sq cm for adults and children aged 10 and up, or 1 percent of body surface area for children under 10 years of age, including infants. The Medicare program provides limited benefits for outpatient prescription drugs. These materials contain Current Dental Terminology (CDTTM), copyright© 2022 American Dental Association (ADA). What are the 2020 CPT code changes? preparation of this material, or the analysis of information provided in the material. You agree to take all necessary steps to ensure that your employees and agents abide by the terms of this agreement. DISCLOSED HEREIN. cm). If the provider is unable to use photographs for documentation purposes, the medical record should contain sufficient detail to determine the extent of the wound and the result of the treatment. Size: To determine the surface area for code selection, add all areas within the same anatomic grouping, if the surgeon prepares multiple wounds. That means you should select the appropriate HCPCS Level II code such as Q4101 (Apligraf, per square centimeter) or C1763 (Connective tissue, non-human (includes synthetic)) for the graft material. Skin substitute graft codes are not to be reported for application of non-graft wound dressings (e.g., gel, powder, ointment, foam, liquid) or injected skin substitutes. 1 License to use CDT for any use not authorized herein must be obtained through the American Dental Association, 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. Anesthesia administered by or incident to the provider performing the debridement procedure is not separately payable. The second code in each set (+15003 and +15005) are add-on codes that you should report for defect area beyond the initial size (for each additional 100 sq cm or 1 percent of body area or part thereof). Grasp measurement rules. U.+"x/J>DcB 2021 Evaluation and Management Codes: Is a History Required? damages arising out of the use of such information, product, or process. %PDF-1.5 % Your MCD session is currently set to expire in 5 minutes due to inactivity. 1309 0 obj <>stream No fee schedules, basic unit, relative values or related listings are included in CPT. If you are acting on behalf of an organization, you represent that you are authorized to act on behalf of such organization and that your acceptance of the terms of this agreement creates a legally enforceable obligation of the organization. trailer <<1D25FBD66AB6418699B8EC89A49470A5>]/Prev 196840>> startxref 0 %%EOF 74 0 obj <>stream The National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) bundles skin substitute graft codes 15271-+15277 with skin and subcutaneous debridement code 11042 (Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less). Answer: No. Do not report 11042 -11047 in conjunction with 97597-97602 for the . For example, debridement of two ulcers on the foot to the level of subcutaneous tissue, total area of 6 sq cm should be billed as CPT code 11042 with unit of service of 1. In your case, the wound is being closed with a split thickness skin graft so the debridement codes are not accurate in this situation. HLN>bE+hAi .xiJ2D4>"A_6N@f("nChK!`=x;c` DIS!Sf8_c^x)$ Codes 15002-15005 apply specifically to describe the work of "preparing a clean and viable wound surface for placement of an autograft, flap, skin substitute graft or for negative pressure wound therapy," according to CPT guidelines. However, we do not recommend the 11042 11047 codes. Addition to Skin Graft Codes. 6. 1279 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<8B4464A13AA9C745B5A6304A9784D76D>]/Index[1253 57]/Info 1252 0 R/Length 97/Prev 314542/Root 1254 0 R/Size 1310/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream KarenZupko & Associates, Inc. | 312.642.5616 | information@karenzupko.com. Skin was closed with 6-0 Prolene. cm and documented 20 sq. an effective method to share Articles that Medicare contractors develop. Subsequent debridement is often more superficial and best described by CPT codes 97597 or 97598 rather than 11043 or 11044. Supportive Documentation Requirements (required at least every 10 visits) for 97597 and 97598: Medical records must be made available to Medicare upon request. Making copies or utilizing the content of the UB‐04 Manual, including the codes and/or descriptions, for internal purposes, culture and sensitivity), osteomyelitis (e.g. Biological products that form a sheet scaffolding for skin growth Based on what I have read in the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM, I believe that I should report two separate codes. Bilateral Carpal Tunnel Procedures Different Days. The scope of this license is determined by the AMA, the copyright holder. This question was answered by Denise Williams, COC, senior vice president of the revenue integrity division and compliance auditor at Revant Solutions in Trussville, Alabama. Neither the United States Government nor its employees represent that use of such information, product, or processes The responsibility for the content of this file/product is with CMS and no endorsement by the AMA is intended or implied. The AMA disclaims responsibility for any consequences or liability attributable to or related to any use, non-use, or interpretation of information contained or not contained in this file/product. CPT codes 11000 and 11001 describe removal of extensive eczematous or infected skin. x-ray), and treatment of any infection by antibiotics. MACs are Medicare contractors that develop LCDs and Articles along with processing of Medicare claims. As you can see, procedure code 86.69 (other skin graft to other sites) includes the debridement and closure of the amputation site via split-thickness skin graft. When other reconstructive procedure(s) (skin graft, myocutaneous flap, vessel graft . Debridement Codes 11000 -11001 -11000 -Debridement; up to 10% of body surface . . Be sure that the documentation supports that the wound area covered by the skin substitute was 20 sq. If infection has developed, the patient's response to this infection should be described. Based on what I have read in the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM, I believe that I should report two separate codes.Otherwise, the graft code would have an includes note indicating the debridement is inherent in the code. That means you should select the appropriate HCPCS Level II code such as Q4101 (Apligraf, per square centimeter) or C1763 (Connective tissue, non-human (includes synthetic)) for the graft material. cm of the total 85.25 sq. Report these procedures, when they represent covered, reasonable and necessary services, using the CPT or HCPCS code that most closely describes the service rendered. %PDF-1.5 % 15004 and +15005 for face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits j0 W0 Article document IDs begin with the letter "A" (e.g., A12345). All Rights Reserved. Please do not use this feature to contact CMS. U B( B>i ^6XPw1E_H*>4=i"U}`K}1~ymIoq=wza (application of skin substitute graft to, for example, leg or ankle). 0000010407 00000 n *4 Use CPT code 15340-15341 or CPT code 15360-15366 for the surgical preparation or creation of recipient site for the tissue skin graft. As a contributor you will produce quality content for the business of healthcare, taking the Knowledge Center forward with your knowhow and expertise. What does Separate Procedure Mean in a CPT Code Description? You are leaving the CMS MCD and are being redirected to the CMS MCD Archive that contains outdated (No Longer In Effect) Local Coverage Determinations and Articles, You are leaving the CMS MCD and are being redirected to, AMA CPT / ADA CDT / AHA NUBC Copyright Statement, Article - Billing and Coding: Debridement Services (A56617). Debridement services are now defined by body surface area of the debrided tissue and not by individual ulcers or wounds. 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