Wiki Rounding sq cm for debridement codes

[clwalker]

Code 11043 states "first 20 sq cm or less" in the description. If I have to bill for 20.2 sq cm can I use code 11046 "each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof"? Thank you.

 

[FTessaBartels]

Yes

Yes ... anything OVER 20 sq cm would be coded with the next CPT code.

Just be sure you squared it correctly.

F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC