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11045 - Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or

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

infection or necrotizing soft tissue infection) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) - 11044 Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less 11045 Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) 11046 Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each

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