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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The provider uses surgical instruments to remove the dead tissue in skin down to the subcutaneous layer and including the epidermis and dermis, up to the first 20 cm2.

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Irrigation of incisional ulcer , foot

[QUOTE="Orthocoderpgu, post: 515301, member: 29238"] 11042 is not the correct code for this surgical procedure. Excisional debridement was not performed or at least documented. There is a lot work tha... [ Read More ]

Irrigation of incisional ulcer , foot

I have in my notes to "Use 11042-11047 when the only procedure performed is wound debridement. If a wound is debrided and closed, use the repair codes. Use these codes for foot ulcers and vascular ulc... [ Read More ]

Irrigation of incisional ulcer , foot

[QUOTE="RebeccaMoney, post: 515297, member: 11362"] I appreciate your input and agree with you. Thank you, [/QUOTE] 11042 is not the correct code for this surgical procedure. Excisional debridement wa... [ Read More ]

Irrigation of incisional ulcer , foot

[QUOTE="hannahevola, post: 515237, member: 590586"] I think it should just be code 11042 since debridement was of subcutaneous tissue. [/QUOTE] I appreciate your input and agree with you. Thank you,... [ Read More ]

Irrigation of incisional ulcer , foot

I think it should just be code 11042 since debridement was of subcutaneous tissue.... [ Read More ]

Sinus Tract excision - wrist

Can someone help me with both CPT and ICD10 on the attached op note? My physician gave me CPT 11420 but I can't believe that is correct. I'm looking at 11042 with diagnosis T81.89XA. Any help is muc... [ Read More ]

Debridement "Down To"

My vote would be 11042. Per the documentation your provider "arrived at" the muscle, but did not necessarily debride it.... [ Read More ]

Debridement "Down To" debridement

Hello, How are you guys coding debridements when the documentation states "down to"? [I]Findings: Frankly necrotic tissue extending along the left buttock with tunneling down to the level of the mus... [ Read More ]

Modifier 79 guidelines

[QUOTE="Lunap99, post: 511050, member: 448266"] Can you use modifier 79 on 0 global day procedures or is it only used on major procedures. My doctor performed an amputation procedure on the foot then... [ Read More ]

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