CPT 11047 Debridement, bone; each additional 20 sq cm
Last reviewed: May 17, 2026
RVU Values (CMS PFS RVU26C July 2026)
Common Modifiers
-LT, -RT
Related ICD-10 Codes
M86.9, L89.90
Billing Tips
When billing CPT 11047, 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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Documentation and Coding Notes
AdSense readiness coding note: CPT 11047 should be treated as an educational starting point, not a final billing instruction. For debridement, bone; each additional 20 sq cm, the operative note or procedure note should clearly support the approach, anatomic site, laterality when relevant, clinical indication, and any separately reportable services.
Before submitting a claim or logging the case, compare CPT 11047 with adjacent codes in the same family, confirm current AMA CPT language, check CMS/NCCI edits, and verify payer-specific bundling rules. Modifier use should be tied to documentation rather than added only to bypass an edit.
Common audit checks for wound debridement cases include whether the documented work matches the code descriptor, whether add-on services are separately supported, whether a global period applies, and whether ICD-10 diagnosis pairing supports medical necessity.
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 11044 — Debridement, bone; first 20 sq cm or lessUse our free interactive decision tree with 500+ codes across 30 specialties
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