Procedure Question

Plastic Surgery
Written By Joba Studio

Question:

When do we use 1500X versus 160XX?

Answer:

Dressing changes and burn “debridement” are reported using the 160xx codes. Burn “excision,” in preparation for reconstruction with allograft or skin grafting, is reported using the 1500x codes. Be sure to use the words “debridement” vs “excision” to support the correct CPT codes.

*This response is based on the best information available as of 2/1/24.

 
 
 
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