HPA] National Government Services LCD L26844 and Non-selective Wound Care

[Guest guest]

Transmittal A-02-129 instructed hospitals to bill CPT code 99211 (pg.16)on days

that the only service provided was non-selective wound care. This is an

Evaluation and Management code. The new LCD from National Government Services

states on page 50 that " Therapists should not use the evaluation and management

codes at any time. " The new LCD takes precedence over all other

documents/policies/transmittals. Any ideas on how to be in compliance and be

able to get some reimbursement for wound care visits that do not require

selective wound debridement?

Pat Cornwell

Dir. of Rehab Services

Palos Community Hospital

Palos Heights, Illinois