I need help find the codes for the following procedure:
Removal of Sternal Wire, debridement of tissue and revision of the sternotomy incision.
I thought about 11010 but it states associated with open fractures or dislocations. That isn't the case. The sternal wire was causing an infection, so that's why it was removed. A 2-3 inch ellliptical incision was made. The Subq tissue flaps were recreated, the inflamed area was dissected off the sternum with a Bovie cautery. The sternal wire was cut and removed and then wound was closed w/vicryl...
Any help would be appreciated
Removal of Sternal Wire, debridement of tissue and revision of the sternotomy incision.
I thought about 11010 but it states associated with open fractures or dislocations. That isn't the case. The sternal wire was causing an infection, so that's why it was removed. A 2-3 inch ellliptical incision was made. The Subq tissue flaps were recreated, the inflamed area was dissected off the sternum with a Bovie cautery. The sternal wire was cut and removed and then wound was closed w/vicryl...
Any help would be appreciated