Wiki Excision of abdom wound

[carol52]

Can anyone help me with a CPT code for Excision of a non-healing abdominal wound.

"The wound was completely excised". "It was 10 cm, I carried it down to the fascia".

I cannot seem to come up with a code that fits well. Thanks for your help

 

[TonyaMichelle]

Excision of abd wound

After looking at your question, the first thing that came to mind was debridement.

If the wound was infected, I would use code:

11005 (Debridement of skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and fascia for necrotizing soft tissue infection; abdominal wall, with or without closure.

If the wound is not infected, I would use code:

11043 (Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq. cm. or less)

 

[carol52]

I thought about code 22903 although this says for a tumor. I didnot this really fit.

 

[TonyaMichelle]

Unless the surgeon indicated excision of tumor, I would not use that code.

 

[carol52]

Thanks for your help

 

[TonyaMichelle]

Your welcomed.