CPT® 11042, Under Debridement Procedures on the Skin
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 11042 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Debridement Procedures on the Skin.
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Code Range for Skin Debridement:
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11000-11047 - Debridement Procedures on the Skin 76930-76965 - Pressure Ulcers (Decubitus Ulcers) Procedures |
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