Debridement Coding in ICD-10-PCS

• A cutting of tissue outside or beyond the wound margin; and • Lateriality. 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. ................
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