[Expert Solution]: Using the CPT manual, select the…

Using the CPT manual, select the appropriate CPT code for the following procedure. Procedure: Subcutaneous tissue debridement, 18 sq cm Step 1: In the index, locate main term debridement, and under that locate sub term skin, and under that locate sub term subcutaneous tissue. Step 2: At the range of codes, review the description of each code and re-review the case to select the code based on the depth and size of the wound documented above.