| HCPCS Code: |
G0457 |
| Long Description: |
Negative pressure wound therapy, (e.g. vacuum assisted drainage collection) using a mechanically-powered device, not durable medical equipment, including provision of cartridge and dressing(s), topical application(s), wound assessment, and instructions for ongoing care, per session; total wounds(s) surface area greater than 50 square centimeters |
| Short Description: |
Neg pres wound >50 sq cm |
| Pricing Indicator 1: |
13 (Price established by carriers (e.G., not otherwise classified, individual determination, carrier discretion)) |
| Multiple Pricing Code: |
A (Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology) |
| Statute Number: |
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| Coverage Code: |
C (Carrier judgment) |
| ASC Payment Group Code: |
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| Processing Note Number: |
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| Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS) Code: |
P6A (Minor procedures - skin) |
| Type of Service Code 1: |
1 (Medical care) |
| Anesthesia Base Unit Quality: |
0 |
| Code Added: |
01-01-2013 |
| Action Effective Date: |
01-01-2013 |
| Action Code: |
N (No maintenance for this code) |
