What is ischial flap surgery?
One surgical method used to encourage healing in pressure injuries is flap surgery, which involves taking a section of skin with an intact blood supply and placing it over the injured area. Flaps play a major role in the healing of wounds with exposed structure.
What is ischial pressure ulcer?
Ischial pressure sores are the most common type of sores to occur in the wheelchair-bound patient, and there is always a risk of recurrence despite successful treatment [2]. There are several studies that have examined long-term outcomes including recurrence rates in patients with pressure sores [3,4,5,6].
What is the correct code for sacral pressure ulcer excision with skin flap closure?
CPT® 15937 in section: Excision, sacral pressure ulcer, in preparation for muscle or myocutaneous flap or skin graft closure.
What is myocutaneous flap?
Myocutaneous flaps are compound flaps with a solitary vascular supply incorporating skin, subcutaneous tissue, fascia, and the underlying muscle. Once a pedicled or free-tissue transfer is performed, the newly transferred flap begins to incorporate into the surrounding tissue.
What are diagnosis and procedure codes?
Diagnosis codes are used in conjunction with procedure information from claims to support the medical necessity determination for the service rendered and, sometimes, to determine appropriate reimbursement.
What is the CPT code for an excision of a sacral pressure ulcer with ostectomy with primary suture?
CPT Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 15931 | Excision, sacral pressure ulcer, with primary suture; |
| 15933 | Excision, sacral pressure ulcer, with primary suture; with ostectomy |
| 15934 | Excision, sacral pressure ulcer, with skin flap closure; |
| 15935 | Excision, sacral pressure ulcer, with skin flap closure; with ostectomy |