Code

Code Description

     RAND

88002

Per 60 minutes. First assessment of the patient and the wound. During this 1 hour assessment, full history of the patient is taken:

774.70

88001

Per 30 minutes. This assessment code to be used only with first consultation in patients with minimal factors which may influence healing.

All of the above applies, i.e. history, medication, education.

387.35

88040

Per 30 minutes. This code should be used for assessing suture lines in uncomplicated patients.Treatment of simple wounds or burns requiring dressing only. No additional time should be allocated to this code.

168.84

88041

Per  30  minutes.  Wound treatment  for  complicated  wound  or  potentially complicated wound in patient with underlying metabolic diseases. Patients requiring compression bandaging, sharp debridement, bio mechanical debridement, off loading (extensive wound/burns), will also be billed on this code.  Ongoing wound assessment and education with every visit.

407.21

88411

Additional time - for additional 15 minutes

109.25

88020

Per specimen. This included correct collection of material, swab or tissue, completion of documentation and speedy delivery  to laboratory. Ensuring copies of reports to relevant team members are received and acted upon.

Specimen type  should be stated where applicable.

109.25

88042

Per 30 minutes.Wound treatment without complications, no sharp debridement, no bio mechanical debridement, no compression therapy or off loading will be billed on this code (Treatment of moderate wounds/burns e.g. drains or fistula and insertion of sutures). Ongoing wound assessment and education with every visit.

218.51

880421

Code for additional time for additional 15 minutes

109.25

Limited bilateral non-invasive physiologic studies of upper or lower extremity arteries

88046

Per Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI). Involves testing systolic blood pressure on both arms and both legs with a hand held Doppler. Interpretation of results will determine if patient requires referral to vascular surgeon and if compression bandaging is suitable.

248.30

88047

Trans cutaneous Oxygen pressure (TcPO2). Measured by a trans cutaneous oxymeter. This measures the oxygen pressure in and around injured tissue, also used in lower limb assessment where arterial incompetence is suspected. Accurate indicator arterial disease and expected would healing.

556.19

88049

Emergency / Urgent / unplanned treatment

218.51

88301

Cost of material and special medicine used in treatment. Charges for medicine used in treatment not to exceed the retail Ethical Price List

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