16025 Dress/debrid p-thick burn m
Also known as: partial thickness burn dressing medium, burn dress medium, burn dressing medium, burn wound care medium
Dressing and debridement of partial-thickness (second-degree) burn injury for medium treatment area.
In Plain Language
Cleaning and bandaging a medium-depth burn, medium area
Clinical Context
Performed for partial-thickness burns of moderate extent. Includes tissue debridement, cleansing, and dressing application.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.70 |
| Total RVU | 1.70 |
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. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.70, this code ranks in the 11th percentile among Surgery codes — 4.7x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 16025?
CPT 16025 (Dress/debrid p-thick burn m) is a Surgery code. Dressing and debridement of partial-thickness (second-degree) burn injury for medium treatment area.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 16025?
The work RVU for CPT 16025 is 1.70. This code is primarily used by Burn Surgery, General Surgery.
When is CPT 16025 used?
Performed for partial-thickness burns of moderate extent. Includes tissue debridement, cleansing, and dressing application.
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