It is important to pay close attention to the size of wound-related surgical procedures and know the local payer polices for debridement to reduce denials. Performing the debridement procedure beyond the skin makes it harder for practices to get their claims through. However, knowing the local payers policies, including Medicare could help reduce denials. Following these 3 tips for wound-related coding could be beneficial:
- Watch code bundles
- Pinpoint the exact size of debridement
- Be specific with depth