CPT^® 15738, Under Flaps (Skin and/or Deep Tissues) Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 15738 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Flaps (Skin and/or Deep Tissues) Procedures.

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The provider creates a muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap from a lower extremity of the patient to treat injury or open wounds on an affected area.

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Debridement vs surgical prep?

Should the following debridement be coded as 11042 & 11045 x6 with modifier 59 as it bundles with 15738? Or should it be coded as surgical prep 15002 & 15003? Should modifier 52 be added to 15738 x2 f... [ Read More ]

Need Help Coding Skin/Knee Procedure PLEASE

You may want to set up a peer review with the insurance company. I have been coding orthopedic surgeries for many years and you see this although not often. So I can't say that I am an expert on this ... [ Read More ]

Need Help Coding Skin/Knee Procedure PLEASE

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Need Help Coding this PLEASE!

Help with Toe amputation an Flap closure

Code 28825 is good. Your surgeon may be calling this a myocutaneous flap closure, but I don't see that documented. Only documented a rotational skin flap. I would exclude 15738.... [ Read More ]

Help with Toe amputation an Flap closure

Procedure: Left Hallux partial amputation Myocutaneous flap closure of left hallux amputation site Elliptical incision around the distal end of the hallux where the initial dorsal injection went acro... [ Read More ]

Pedicled groin flap to thumb, 15736 or 15734?

Hi Fellow Coders. Wasn't sure if this should go in the Orthopedics or Dermatology section. My Orthopedic Doctor performed a Pedicled left groin flap to the left thumb complete soft tissue avulsion in... [ Read More ]

Pedicled groin flap to thumb, 15736 or 15734?

2 co surgeons and 1 assitant

Yes. But what makes me pause, is are they doing the same procedure? Free flaps are usually in the range 15733-15738 range. Then the reconstruction is usually a different procedure. So if your saying t... [ Read More ]

Need a coding tip

What CPT code would you choose for reexcison of necrotizing fasciitis of the left lower extremity and excisional debridement and removal of bursa and sinus tract? I have came up with a few codes but ... [ Read More ]

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