Ep.28 Select CPT and HCPCS Codes Based on their Code Descriptions

Reimbursement Readiness · Sep 3, 2026 · 19m

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In Episode 28 of Reimbursement Readiness: Business Tips for Wound Practice, Kathleen Schaum turns the focus to a fundamental but often overlooked part of reimbursement: understanding the full descriptions behind CPT and HCPCS codes. As denials and audit failures continue to expose gaps between documentation and reported codes, Kathleen explains why knowing the code number alone is not enough.

Using examples from debridement, CTP applications, autologous blood-derived products, negative pressure wound therapy, and wound care products, Kathleen breaks down the three key…