Histologics CPT Codes Descriptions

CPT Code*

Description

11102

Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, Shave, coop, saucerize, curette); single lesion

11103

Each separate/additional lesion (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure

Debridement are reported by depth of tissue that is removed and by the surface area of the wound (11042-11047)

11042

Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidemis and dermis, if performed), first 20 sq cm or less

11045

Each additional 20 sq cm or part therof (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure) (use 11045 in conjunction with 11042)

11043

Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous tissue, if performed): first 20 sq cm or less

11046

Each additional 20 sq cm or part therof (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure) (use 11046 in conjunction with 11043)

11044

  *Kylon® micro-curettes unlikely to efficiently debride solid bone

11047

Each additional 20 sq cm or part thereof (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

(Do not report 11042-11047 in conjunction with 97597-97602 for the same wound)

 (use 11047 in conjunction with 11044)

Active Wound Care Management

97597

Debridement (eg, High pressure water jet with/without suction, sharp selective debridement with scissors, scalpel and forceps), open wound, eg, fibrin, devitalized epidermis and/or dermis, exudate, debris, biofilm) including topical application(s), wound assessment, use of a whirlpool, when performed, and instruction(s) for ongoing care, per session, total wound(s) surface area; first 20 square centimeters or less

97598

Each additional 20 sq cm or part thereof (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure) (use 97598 conjunction with 97597)

97602

Removal of devitalized tissue from wound(s), nonselective debridement, without anesthesia (eg wet-tomoist dressing, enzymatic, abrasion, larval therapy) including topical application(s) wound assessment and instruction(s) for ongoing care, per session

Skin Replacement Surgery: Surgical Preparation

15002

Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs, first 100 sq cam or 1% of body area of infants and children

15003

Each additional 100 sq cm or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) (use 15003 in conjunction with 15002