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    Wiki capture charges for complex debridement within global period ?

    Hello, My doctors asked if there is a way to capture charges for 97597-8 Debridement (eg, high pressure waterjet with/without suction, sharp selective debridement with scissors, scalpel and forceps), open wound, (eg, fibrin, devitalized epidermis and/or dermis, exudate, debris, biofilm)...
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    Wiki Ulcer Debridements & Cross-Linked Diagnosis

    Is anyone else having issues with debridement 11042 flagging in their system for the ulcer diagnosis not being a commonly associate diagnosis. I did not have this problem till this month but I can't find any new policies for debridement that are restricting the types of ulcer allowed for each...
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    Wiki 11042-11047 Area of Partial Debridement

    Good Afternoon Everyone, This is my first post and question, I apologize if it is in the wrong forum section. My question is in regards to measuring the area of a debridement. From what I have read, it is measured by the "depth and the surface area of the wound". My question is what if only...
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