VAC included in 1st procedure
When I first read the original question ... "and after the debridement, he placed a VAC" ... I took it to mean these were two separate procedures, i.e. on a subsequent date. But now that I read it again, I can see that it could mean that the VAC was placed during the same operative session as the debridement, although after the debridement.
So, vpeabody gave the correct codes to use for VAC, depending on size of dressing.
BUT, you can only code this when it is done independent of the original procedure(s).
F Tessa Bartels, CPC