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11042 - Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

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Procedure / ServiceDebridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Procedure / Service Description

infection or necrotizing soft tissue infection) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) - 11012 Debridement including removal of foreign material at the site of an open fracture and/or an open dislocation (eg, excisional debridement); skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle fascia, muscle, and bone 11042 Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less 11043 Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

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