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Z081
Z081 – Debridement of wound(s) and/or ulcer(s) extending into subcutaneous tissue - two
OHIP Integumentary System Surgical Procedures Code — INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
Debridement of two wounds and/or ulcers that extend into the subcutaneous tissue. This service includes the application of any necessary dressings if rendered. Payment requires that the physician personally renders the service for a minimum of 10 minutes, and that the time and details for each lesion are documented in the patient's medical record. See () for full details.
The minimum time requirements involved in the debridement of the wound(s) or ulcer(s) are documented in the patient's permanent medical record.
Documentation supporting the debridement of each separate lesion for which a claim is made is found in the medical record.
Wound dressing and wound and debridement services are not payable in addition to any surgical procedure unless complications require such care in excess of the usual post-operative care.
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