97608 Neg prs wnd therapy ndme>50sqcm
Also known as: Large portable NPWT, Extended non-DME therapy, Large portable vacuum
Negative pressure wound therapy without durable medical equipment for wounds greater than 50 square centimeters using portable or non-DME devices.
In Plain Language
Portable vacuum therapy for large wounds
Clinical Context
Extended negative pressure therapy without durable equipment for larger wound areas.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.45 |
| Total RVU | 0.45 |
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 0.45, this code ranks in the 29th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.7x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 97608?
CPT 97608 (Neg prs wnd therapy ndme>50sqcm) is a Medicine code. Negative pressure wound therapy without durable medical equipment for wounds greater than 50 square centimeters using portable or non-DME devices.
Who uses CPT code 97608?
CPT 97608 is used by Wound Care, Physical Therapy. Extended negative pressure therapy without durable equipment for larger wound areas.
When is CPT 97608 used?
Extended negative pressure therapy without durable equipment for larger wound areas.
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