97606 Neg prs wnd therapy dme>50 sq cm
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.
In Plain Language
Vacuum therapy for large wounds
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 |
| Total RVU | 0.59 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.59, this code ranks in the 40th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.3x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 97606?
CPT 97606 (Neg prs wnd therapy dme>50 sq cm) is a Medicine code. Negative pressure wound therapy including device dressing and monitoring for wounds greater than 50 square centimeters using durable medical equipment.
Who uses CPT code 97606?
CPT 97606 is used by Wound Care, Physical Therapy. Used for large chronic wounds or extensive wound areas. Extends negative pressure therapy to larger wound sizes.
When is CPT 97606 used?
Used for large chronic wounds or extensive wound areas. Extends negative pressure therapy to larger wound sizes.
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