11047 Debridement bone each additional
Also known as: Additional bone debridement, Extra bone removal
Debridement of bone, each additional twenty square centimeters or less. Add-on code for additional areas of bone debridement.
In Plain Language
Additional dead bone removal; Extra bone cleanup
Clinical Context
Applied for extensive osteomyelitis or multi-site bone necrosis requiring sequential debridement.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.76 |
| Total RVU | 1.76 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.76, this code ranks in the 12th percentile among Surgery codes — 4.5x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 11047?
CPT 11047 (Debridement bone each additional) is a Surgery code. Debridement of bone, each additional twenty square centimeters or less. Add-on code for additional areas of bone debridement.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 11047?
The work RVU for CPT 11047 is 1.76. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery, General Surgery.
When is CPT 11047 used?
Applied for extensive osteomyelitis or multi-site bone necrosis requiring sequential debridement.
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