97606 Neg prs wnd therapy dme>50 sq cm
Medicine
Also known as: Large NPWT, Extended NPWT, Large area vacuum therapy
Negative pressure wound therapy including device dressing and monitoring for wounds greater than 50 square centimeters using durable medical equipment.
Clinical Context
Used for large chronic wounds or extensive wound areas. Extends negative pressure therapy to larger wound sizes.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.59 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.91 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.01 |
| Total RVU | 1.51 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$50.43
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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