Wound Type/ Tissue Injury Level Wound types are consistent with ICD-10 coding rules. Although the face-to-face documentation must indicate the presence of wounds, including pressure ulcers, clinicians are permitted to stage wounds based on current WOCN guidelines. Skin tears are identified by a c...
Aetna’s standard HMO plans cover surgical dressings when they are medically necessary for wound debridement or for the treatment of a wound caused by, or treated by, a surgical procedure. Please check benefit plan descriptions. Covered surgical dressings include both medically necessary primary dressi...
Refer to your organization’s policies to identify trauma wounds according to ICD-10 coding guidelines. Closed surgical incisions heal by primary intention (e.g., staples, glue, stitches). If the wound opens, document a tissue type change through the system prompt on subsequent visits. Open su...
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