CPT code 97607 refers to using a special technique to clean and heal wounds by applying controlled suction to remove fluids and help promote healing. CPT 97607 represents “Negative pressure wound therapy, (eg, vacuum assisted drainage collection), utilizing disposable, non-durable medical equipment including provision of exudate management collection system, topical application(s), wound assessment, and instructions for ongoing care, per session; total wound(s) surface area less than or equal to 50 square centimeters.”
Procedure Explanation:
This procedure involves using a vacuum-like device to gently suck away fluids from a wound, which helps it heal better and faster. It uses a throwaway system to collect any drainage and includes placing special coverings on the wound, checking the wound’s condition, and giving instructions on how to care for it moving forward. This method is used for wounds that are less than or equal to 50 square centimeters in size.
Common Names:
- Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
- Vacuum-Assisted Closure
- NPWT
Relative Value Units (RVU):
The RVUs associated with this code are 0.41.
How This Procedure Appears:
- Operating Room Schedule Name: Wound vacuum therapy
- Surgical Consent Form Name: Application of wound vacuum with disposable system
Typical Patients and Diagnoses:
This procedure is usually used for patients who have wounds that are difficult to heal, such as those from surgeries, injuries, or chronic conditions. For example, it might be applied to help manage a large sore on a diabetic patient’s foot or for someone recovering from surgery who has a wound that needs extra help to heal properly.
Associated ICD-10 Codes:
- S32.2XXS: Fracture of sacrum, sequela, representing a patient dealing with ongoing issues after a sacral fracture.
- T81.4XXA: Infection following a procedure, initial encounter, which applies when a wound infection occurs after surgery.
- E11.621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer, indicating a diabetic patient who has developed a sore or open wound on the foot.
Summary
In summary, code 97607 describes a method used to help wounds heal by applying a vacuum to remove unwanted fluids. Typical ICD-10 codes associated with 97607 include S32.2XXS (ongoing issues post-fracture) and T81.4XXA (infection after a procedure).
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