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15999 Unlisted procedures excision pressure ulc

Surgery

Also known as: unlisted pressure ulcer, misc pressure ulcer

Unlisted procedure for pressure ulcer excision and closure, used when the specific procedure does not match any other CPT code description.

Clinical Context

Reported with detailed description when pressure ulcer management involves unusual techniques or combinations not captured by other codes. Requires careful documentation.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.00
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Malpractice RVU0.00
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Specialties

Plastic SurgeryWound Care

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