15852 Dressing change not for burn
Also known as: dressing change, wound dressing
Dressing change for non-burn wounds performed as a separately billable procedure, typically for complex or infected wounds requiring frequent management.
Clinical Context
Billed separately when wound dressing changes are provided in an operative or hospital setting, particularly for complex wounds, infection management, or post-operative monitoring.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.84 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.20 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.12 |
| Total RVU | 1.16 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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