97598 Debridement opn wnd additional 20cm/<
Medicine
+Add-on
Also known as: Additional debridement, Debridement extension, Extra wound area
Debridement of open wound by non-selective method for each additional 20 square centimeters or less beyond the first area.
Clinical Context
Add-on code for debridement of additional wound areas. Stacked for larger or multiple wound debridement.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.49 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.88 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.06 |
| Total RVU | 1.43 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$47.76
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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