CPT 11044Debridement, bone; first 20 sq cm or less

Wound DebridementGlobal Period: 0 days

RVU Values (2026 CMS Fee Schedule)

4.25
Work RVU
3.88
PE RVU
0.28
MP RVU
8.41
Total RVU
Estimated Medicare Payment: $285.01 (CF: $33.89)
Global Period: 0 days

Common Modifiers

-LT, -RT

Related ICD-10 Codes

M86.9, L89.90, L97.909

Billing Tips

When billing CPT 11044, ensure your operative note clearly documents the procedure performed, clinical indication, and any complications or additional work that would support modifier usage. Always verify the code against the current AMA CPT Professional Edition before claim submission.

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Related CPT Codes in Wound Debridement

CPT 11042 — Debridement, subcutaneous tissue; first 20 sq cm or less CPT 11045 — Debridement, subcutaneous tissue; each additional 20 sq cm CPT 11043 — Debridement, muscle and/or fascia; first 20 sq cm or less CPT 11046 — Debridement, muscle and/or fascia; each additional 20 sq cm CPT 11047 — Debridement, bone; each additional 20 sq cm
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