Effective January 1, 2015, CPT® codes, 97607 and 97608 are used to report the application of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) using disposable non-durable medical equipment. This includes:
- Provision of exudate management collection system;
- Topical application(s);
- Wound assessment; and
- Instructions for ongoing care
Following are the current CPT® codes with their descriptions:
| CPT® Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 97607 | Negative pressure wound therapy (eg, vacuum assisted drainage collection), utilizing disposable, non-durable medical equipment including provision of exudate management collection system, topical application(s), wound assessment, and instructions for ongoing care, per session; total wound(s) surface area less than or equal to 50 square centimeters. |
| 97608 | Negative pressure wound therapy (eg, vacuum assisted drainage collection), utilizing disposable, non-durable medical equipment including provision of exudate management collection system, topical application(s), wound assessment, and instructions for ongoing care, per session; total wound(s) surface area greater than 50 square centimeters. |
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