R698

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Debridement, excision, fasciotomy and flap and/or graft closure - in Operating Room
# R698 Debridement, excision, fasciotomy and flap and/or graft
          closure for necrotizing fasciitis ............................... per unit 6 100.00 10
     Payment rules:
     1.R698 is only eligible for payment when the service is rendered in an Operating Room and the
       patient requires Intensive Care Unit management on the day the surgery takes place.
         2.R698 is not eligible for payment for reconstructive services.
         3.Unit means ¼ hour or major part thereof.
         4.Time units are calculated based on the time spent by the physician in direct contact with the
           patient in the operating room.
         5.R495 is not eligible for payment in addition to R698

Master, record 4923. Record Layout PDF, page 1.

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