Hi there,
Would anyone be able to help me with this? Our provider billed an E/M code 99212, but the note documentation: Wound packing of left abd, where it was packed with NuGauze without any surrounding erythema, induaration, fluctuance, or cellulitis. Packing removed with minimal purulent drainage on packing. Suture left in place at left lateral wound site.
Would this just be an E/M code? I was also looking at cpt 12020 or 12021 for treatment of superficial wound dehiscence, with packing but i am not sure if this is applicable.
Any help is appreciated.
thanks.
Would anyone be able to help me with this? Our provider billed an E/M code 99212, but the note documentation: Wound packing of left abd, where it was packed with NuGauze without any surrounding erythema, induaration, fluctuance, or cellulitis. Packing removed with minimal purulent drainage on packing. Suture left in place at left lateral wound site.
Would this just be an E/M code? I was also looking at cpt 12020 or 12021 for treatment of superficial wound dehiscence, with packing but i am not sure if this is applicable.
Any help is appreciated.
thanks.