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Removal of Flaky Skin considered selective debridement?

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Marie A Robertshaw

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If forceps are used to pick off and remove flaky skin from a wound/ulcer, is this considered selective debridement (CPT 97597)? Thank you for any assistance.
 
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Maria

97597 CPT code is what we use in our clinics for active simple wound care debridement.
According to the CPT book, forceps are noted in the description.

Hope this helps.
 
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