Mdt

We are just starting Maggot Therapy here in our wound clinic. I have found several articles saying that I can use CPT® 97602 and 99070 and then charge for any supplies used. Our Dr says that we can also use 11042 for the debridement but I disagree. Could you help clarify if this code may also be used in conjunction with the first 2. Thanks for your help.

re: MDT

Appearing in the September, 2008 edition of CPT® Assistant (Vol 18, Issue 9, page 11), the coding advisors wrote:

CPT® code 97602 may be [used to report maggot therapy], as it is a type of nonexcisional debridement. To further clarify, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Transmittal 5, dated November 19, 2004, included maggot therapy as a type of debridement . . . . The supply of maggots should be reported in addition to the wound management code 97602 with CPT® supply code 99070, Supplies and materials (except spectacles), provided by the physician over and above those usually included with the office visit or other services rendered (list drugs, trays, supplies or materials provided)."