CPT Codes For Debridement Procedures On The Skin

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for debridement procedures on the skin.

CPT Code 11000

CPT 11000 describes the debridement of extensive eczematous or infected skin up to 10% of the body surface.

CPT Code 11004

CPT 11004 describes the debridement of skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle, fascia, external genitalia, and perineum for necrotizing soft tissue infection.

CPT Code 11005

CPT 11005 describes the debridement of skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle, and fascia for necrotizing soft tissue infection of the abdominal wall, with or without fascial closure.

CPT Code 11006

CPT 11006 describes the debridement of skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle, and fascia for necrotizing soft tissue infection and external genitalia, perineum, and abdominal wall debridement with or without fascial closure.

CPT Code 11010

CPT 11010 describes excisional debridement of skin and subcutaneous tissues at the site of an open fracture and/or an open dislocation.

CPT Code 11011

CPT 11011 describes excisional debridement of skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle fascia, and muscle at the site of an open fracture and/or an open dislocation.

CPT Code 11012

CPT 11012 describes debridement, including removing foreign material, skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle fascia, muscle, and bone at the site of an open fracture and/or an open dislocation (e.g., excisional debridement).

CPT Code 11042

CPT 11042 describes the debridement of the subcutaneous tissue, including the epidermis and dermis, for the first 20 square centimeters or less.

CPT Code 11043

CPT 11043 describes debridement of the first 20 square centimeters or less of muscle and/or fascia, including epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed.

CPT Code 11044

CPT 11044 describes debridement of the first 20 square centimeters or less of bone, including epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle, and/or fascia.