clarification on wound debridement codes

[Guest guest]

Yes, - I'm also in Illinois and we learned in training to charge the

multiples as you state. So far, it seems to be working...

Deering PT

Wound Clinic Coordinator

Norwegian American Hospital

" I am just requesting some clarification on the changes in the wound

debridement codes. Are we able to charge multiples of CPT 97598 (add't

20 cm). For example if we see a wound size of 60 sq. cm are we able to

charge CPT 97597 and 2 of CPT 97598? Thanks.

Schiltz, PT, MHS, MBA

Director of Rehabilitation Services "

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[Guest guest]

We too are charging the multiples, and so far have had no issues with

reimbursement. Is anyone still billing the CPT code 97602 " non-selective

debridement and wound care " and still being reimbursed by Medicare? We have

gotten 2 different answers as to whether Medicare will reimburse for this CPT

code now. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Kathy Luechtefeld, Rehab Supervisor

Washington County Hospital

Nashville, IL

________________________________

From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf Of

Deering, L.

Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 7:11 AM

To: PTManager

Subject: Re: clarification on wound debridement codes

Yes, - I'm also in Illinois and we learned in training to charge the

multiples as you state. So far, it seems to be working...

Deering PT

Wound Clinic Coordinator

Norwegian American Hospital

" I am just requesting some clarification on the changes in the wound

debridement codes. Are we able to charge multiples of CPT 97598 (add't

20 cm). For example if we see a wound size of 60 sq. cm are we able to

charge CPT 97597 and 2 of CPT 97598? Thanks.

Schiltz, PT, MHS, MBA

Director of Rehabilitation Services "

________________________________

" This email (including any attachments) is from Norwegian American Hospital and

is intended solely for the use of the individual(s) to whom it is addressed.

This email may contain confidential, copyright and/or legally privileged

information. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination,

distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you

believe you received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately,

delete the e-mail from your computer and do not copy or disclose it to anyone

else. Thank you for your cooperation. "

[Guest guest]

Hi all,

The code, 97602 has $0.00 assigned to it through the medicare program, it is a

bundled code.

Pam Ungrr

On Jun 15, 2011, at 10:46 AM, Luechtefeld Kathy

wrote:

> We too are charging the multiples, and so far have had no issues with

reimbursement. Is anyone still billing the CPT code 97602 " non-selective

debridement and wound care " and still being reimbursed by Medicare? We have

gotten 2 different answers as to whether Medicare will reimburse for this CPT

code now. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

>

> Kathy Luechtefeld, Rehab Supervisor

> Washington County Hospital

> Nashville, IL

>

> ________________________________

> From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf

Of Deering, L.

> Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 7:11 AM

> To: PTManager

> Subject: Re: clarification on wound debridement codes

>

> Yes, - I'm also in Illinois and we learned in training to charge the

multiples as you state. So far, it seems to be working...

>

> Deering PT

> Wound Clinic Coordinator

> Norwegian American Hospital

>

> " I am just requesting some clarification on the changes in the wound

> debridement codes. Are we able to charge multiples of CPT 97598 (add't

> 20 cm). For example if we see a wound size of 60 sq. cm are we able to

> charge CPT 97597 and 2 of CPT 97598? Thanks.

>

> Schiltz, PT, MHS, MBA

>

> Director of Rehabilitation Services "

>

> ________________________________

> " This email (including any attachments) is from Norwegian American Hospital

and is intended solely for the use of the individual(s) to whom it is addressed.

This email may contain confidential, copyright and/or legally privileged

information. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination,

distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you

believe you received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately,

delete the e-mail from your computer and do not copy or disclose it to anyone

else. Thank you for your cooperation. "

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi all,

The code, 97602 has $0.00 assigned to it through the medicare program, it is a

bundled code.

Pam Ungrr

On Jun 15, 2011, at 10:46 AM, Luechtefeld Kathy

wrote:

> We too are charging the multiples, and so far have had no issues with

reimbursement. Is anyone still billing the CPT code 97602 " non-selective

debridement and wound care " and still being reimbursed by Medicare? We have

gotten 2 different answers as to whether Medicare will reimburse for this CPT

code now. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

>

> Kathy Luechtefeld, Rehab Supervisor

> Washington County Hospital

> Nashville, IL

>

> ________________________________

> From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf

Of Deering, L.

> Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 7:11 AM

> To: PTManager

> Subject: Re: clarification on wound debridement codes

>

> Yes, - I'm also in Illinois and we learned in training to charge the

multiples as you state. So far, it seems to be working...

>

> Deering PT

> Wound Clinic Coordinator

> Norwegian American Hospital

>

> " I am just requesting some clarification on the changes in the wound

> debridement codes. Are we able to charge multiples of CPT 97598 (add't

> 20 cm). For example if we see a wound size of 60 sq. cm are we able to

> charge CPT 97597 and 2 of CPT 97598? Thanks.

>

> Schiltz, PT, MHS, MBA

>

> Director of Rehabilitation Services "

>

> ________________________________

> " This email (including any attachments) is from Norwegian American Hospital

and is intended solely for the use of the individual(s) to whom it is addressed.

This email may contain confidential, copyright and/or legally privileged

information. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination,

distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you

believe you received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately,

delete the e-mail from your computer and do not copy or disclose it to anyone

else. Thank you for your cooperation. "

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi all,

The code, 97602 has $0.00 assigned to it through the medicare program, it is a

bundled code.

Pam Ungrr

On Jun 15, 2011, at 10:46 AM, Luechtefeld Kathy

wrote:

> We too are charging the multiples, and so far have had no issues with

reimbursement. Is anyone still billing the CPT code 97602 " non-selective

debridement and wound care " and still being reimbursed by Medicare? We have

gotten 2 different answers as to whether Medicare will reimburse for this CPT

code now. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

>

> Kathy Luechtefeld, Rehab Supervisor

> Washington County Hospital

> Nashville, IL

>

> ________________________________

> From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf

Of Deering, L.

> Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 7:11 AM

> To: PTManager

> Subject: Re: clarification on wound debridement codes

>

> Yes, - I'm also in Illinois and we learned in training to charge the

multiples as you state. So far, it seems to be working...

>

> Deering PT

> Wound Clinic Coordinator

> Norwegian American Hospital

>

> " I am just requesting some clarification on the changes in the wound

> debridement codes. Are we able to charge multiples of CPT 97598 (add't

> 20 cm). For example if we see a wound size of 60 sq. cm are we able to

> charge CPT 97597 and 2 of CPT 97598? Thanks.

>

> Schiltz, PT, MHS, MBA

>

> Director of Rehabilitation Services "

>

> ________________________________

> " This email (including any attachments) is from Norwegian American Hospital

and is intended solely for the use of the individual(s) to whom it is addressed.

This email may contain confidential, copyright and/or legally privileged

information. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination,

distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you

believe you received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately,

delete the e-mail from your computer and do not copy or disclose it to anyone

else. Thank you for your cooperation. "

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