A chronic ulcer of the calf measures 10 cm x 11 cm (110 sq cm). Approximately 30% (33 sq cm) of the ulcer requires debridement of slough and eschar at the dermis (code 97597). The physician cleans the entire wound, debrides 33 sq cm, dresses the entire wound appropriately, and applies a multilayer compression bandage system to the lower leg below the knee. How is this reported?
How is this reported?
1. Report the debridement code 97597 for 33 sq cm and the application of a compression bandage code 29581.
2. Report the debridement code 97597 for 33 sq cm, the wound care management code 97598 for the entire wound, and the application of a compression bandage code 29581.
3. Report only the debridement code 97597 for 33 sq cm.
4. Report the debridement code 97597 for 33 sq cm and the wound care management code 97598 for the entire wound.