Wiki burn cpt coding help

[mocbilling]

I have a patient that was seen by our Dr. for a burn caused by Dermatology appointment for hair removal on both legs. I have submitted claim using X19.XXXA also T24.1201A and T24.102A . Gateway is denying saying can not be primary DX code. This is way we saw this patient. Not sure what to use? Pam

 

[Chelle-Lynn]

Are you billing with the X19.XXXA as the primary diagnosis code? If so, this would be the issue as this a cause/event code. It would be coded after the identification of the actual injury which would be the burns.

 

[bharathiT]

Cpt code for burn debridement?

DX: Second degree burn of back (T21.24XA)

PX: Wound debrided and bandaged in clinic. Change bandage daily and keep skin clean and dry. Tetanus shot provided. Take oral antibiotics as directed. Return 2 days for recheck, but infection precautions and seek more immediate attention if symptoms worsen or change.

The wound was located on the (central low back).
Wound Exam:
The site was prepped with Betadine and cleansed.
Anesthesia: a topical anesthetic was used using sterile scissors bullae popped and necrotic skin removed
Closure:
Dressing: a sterile dressing was placed.
Patient Status:. the patient tolerated the procedure well.
Complications:. there were no complications.