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Wound Care and Hyperbaric Billing
Wound care is one of the most audited areas in Medicare. Since January 1, 2026, Medicare pays most skin substitutes as supplies at a set rate per square centimeter. Physicians Professional Billing Services, Inc. has billed for physician practices since 1998.
Key Codes
| Codes | Service | Common Denial |
|---|---|---|
| 97597, 97598 | Selective debridement | Wound size not documented |
| 11042 to 11047 | Debridement by depth | Depth not supported by the note |
| 15271 to 15278 | Skin substitute application | Product, size or application count missing |
| 97605 to 97608 | Negative pressure wound therapy | Wrong device type |
| 99183, G0277 | Hyperbaric oxygen | Condition not covered or supervision not documented |
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Sources: CMS Physician Fee Schedule · Noridian: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Updated November 1, 2026.
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