Wiki Radical resection vs debridement in ortho

[heatherweinmaster@gmail.com]

I code for a hand surgeon who consistently uses the radical resection codes; 25115 is his favorite. Is there a guideline for when to use the radical resection code vs. debridement (which is often inclusive)?

Thanks!

Heather

 

[bvarner1288]

A good rule of thumb, I think, is to figure out what as the providers main objective?