Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z48. 01 became effective on October 1, 2021.
This article addresses the CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10 codes associated with L37228 Wound Care policy.
97608 - Negative pressure wound therapy, (e.g., vacuum assisted drainage collection), utilizing disposable, non-durable medical equipment including provision of exudate management collection system, topical application(s), wound assessment, and instructions for ongoing care, per session; total wound(s) surface area ...
ICD-10 Code for Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing- Z48. 01- Codify by AAPC.
CPT codes 97605 and 97606 are used when negative-pressure wound therapy is all that is performed (e.g., placement of a wound vacuum on an open wound).
ICD-10 Code for Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter- T81. 31XA- Codify by AAPC.
A wound VAC, or vacuum-assisted closure, device uses continuous or intermittent negative pressure at the wound site to help promote healing by removing exudate and drainage (also known as negative-pressure wound therapy).
One 97610 service per day is allowable for a qualifying wound. CPT Code 97610 is not separately reportable for treatment of the same wound on the same day as other active wound care management CPT codes (97597-97606) or wound debridement CPT codes (e.g., CPT codes 11042-11047, 97597, 97598).
A: The debridement would be reported using CPT code 11042 (debridement, subcutaneous tissue [includes epidermis and dermis, if performed]; first 20 sq cm or less). This procedure involves the sharp removal of nonviable subcutaneous tissue until viable tissue is encountered.
81 for Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on specified body systems is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
998.83 - Non-healing surgical wound is a topic covered in the ICD-10-CM.
It can gently pull fluid from the wound over time. This can reduce swelling, and may help clean the wound and remove bacteria. A wound VAC also helps pull the edges of the wound together. And it may stimulate the growth of new tissue that helps the wound close.