16030 Dress/debrid p-thick burn l
Also known as: partial thickness burn dressing large, burn dress large, burn dressing large, burn wound care large
Dressing and debridement of partial-thickness (second-degree) burn injury for large treatment area.
In Plain Language
Cleaning and bandaging a medium-depth burn, large area
Clinical Context
Performed for extensive partial-thickness burns requiring significant debridement and dressing management. May require sedation or anesthesia.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.03 |
| Total RVU | 2.03 |
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 2.03, this code ranks in the 14th percentile among Surgery codes — 3.9x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 16030?
CPT 16030 (Dress/debrid p-thick burn l) is a Surgery code. Dressing and debridement of partial-thickness (second-degree) burn injury for large treatment area.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 16030?
The work RVU for CPT 16030 is 2.03. This code is primarily used by Burn Surgery, General Surgery.
When is CPT 16030 used?
Performed for extensive partial-thickness burns requiring significant debridement and dressing management. May require sedation or anesthesia.
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