CPT® 0974T, Under Selective Enzymatic Debridement Procedures
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 0974T as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Selective Enzymatic Debridement Procedures.
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Summary
The provider removes dead burn tissue from the trunk, arms, and legs using an enzyme that targets damaged tissue while preserving healthy skin. The procedure requires anesthesia and includes wound cleansing, enzyme application, and mechanical removal of the loosened tissue. The provider also monitors the patient throughout the procedure. This add–on code applies to each additional 100 sq cm after the first 100 sq cm.
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