Good Day...
Can the following be coded as 97606, or because it is during the 90 day post op period, falls under the 99024. There is no statement of complication. Wound Vac changes are routinely documented by our physicians and they want to code the 976... These visits are weekly, sometimes multiple times a week for long periods of time.
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Patient was seen today for a wound vac change.
The left wound measurements: 11x8.5x0.3cm
The right wound measurement: 13x14x2, upper right arm: 8x2.5x3
Patient did not take any pain medications, he is doing well and does not have any problems.
Addendum:
(Patient) was seen in the office today. The wound VAC was removed and his wound was evaluated.
Bilateral axillary wounds are healing nicely with very good granulation tissue. The left axilla has a 1 cm area that is tunneling approximately 3 cm deep. Otherwise very good granulation tissue with approximately 4mm depth. No sign of infection.
Wound VAC changed as above per notes. I will continue to check on his wound weekly.
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Any assistance with Wound Vac use and changes during surgery and post op would be GREATLY appreciated!!!!!!