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ICD-10-PCS 3E10X8Z converts approximately to: 2015 ICD-9-CM Procedure 86.28 Nonexcisional debridement of wound, infection or burn. or: 2015 ICD-9-CM Procedure 96.59 Other irrigation of wound. Note: approximate conversions between ICD-9-CM codes and ICD-10-PCS codes may require clinical interpretation in order to determine the most appropriate …
FAQ icd 10 pcs code for irrigation and debridement of right tibial incision
What is the ICD 9 code for excisional debridement?
Documentation stating “excisional debridement” is not enough to code excisional debridement. The AHA Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM has provided much guidance on when to code ICD-9 Code 86.22, Excisional debridement of wound, infection or burn.
What is the code for non-excisional debridement of the foot?
If a non-excisional debridement was done the code would be 0HDMXZZ Extraction of right foot skin, external
What is debridement in coding?
Debridement may be excisional or non-excisional in coding and include autolytic debridement, enzymatic debridement, mechanical debridement, surgical debridement and maggot therapy. Trying to determine if a surgical debridement is excisional can sometimes be tricky for a coder.
What is the CPT code for incision and drainage of infection?
Incision and Drainage of a Postoperative Infection CPT code 10180 is reported for incision and drainage of a complex postoperative infection. The circumstances under which the infection formed (as a result of a prior surgery) lead us to use this code rather than codes 10060 and 10061 which include incision and drainage of other infections.