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A5120 Skin barrier, wipe or swab

A-Codes

Also known as: barrier wipe, skin prep, protective wipe

A skin barrier protective agent supplied as a wipe or swab that provides moisture barrier and protection against irritation from ostomy drainage or urine.

Clinical Context

Applied to clean skin before barrier wafer placement. Creates protective layer reducing irritation from ostomy effluent or urine.

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Specialties

Wound CareNursing

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