Today's Wound Clinic - Winter 2008 - (Page 10) inbusiness compression systems. The following are some of the main initiatives/outcomes that Nusgart reviewed: • February 1999: the American Medical Association CPT® Editorial Panel voted against issuing a new CPT® code for the application of multilayered, sustained, graduated high compression system. They recommended that existing code 29580 be used with modifier -22, if appropriate, to report this procedure. • July 1999: CPT® Assistant confirmed the American Medical Association CPT® Editorial Panel’s February 1999 coding decision and reminded providers to include a copy of the unusual procedure report. • June 2005: the American Medical Association CPT® Editorial Panel postponed making a decision regarding a request for a new CPT code for sustained graduated high-moderate venous ulcer compression therapy. If providers support creation of a new CPT® code for the application of the non-zinc paste compression bandage systems, they should gather published peer-reviewed clinical evidence, collect real-time data that support the clinical evidence and the new CPT® code application, enlist assistance from their CAC representatives and from their professional societies, and professionally prepare a CPT® coding application that is endorsed by all disciplines that may be affected — ie, physicians (dermatologists, vascular surgeons, general surgeons, orthopedic surgeons), and podiatrists. ■ Associates, Inc., Lake Worth, FL. Ms. Schaum can be reached for questions and consultations by calling 561-964-2470 or through her email address: kathleendschaum@bellsouth.net Information regarding coding, coverage, and payment is provided as a service to our readers. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information. However, HMP and the author do not represent, guarantee, or warranty that the coding, coverage, and payment information is error-free and/or that payment will be received. The ultimate responsibility for verifying coding, coverage, and payment information accuracy lies with the reader. CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Kathleen D. Schaum, MS, is President of Kathleen D. Schaum & 10 Winter 2008 Today’s Wound Clinic http://www.chronicwoundcarebook.com http://www.chronicwoundcarebook.com
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