Wound Care & Debridement - Health System Services

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For a wound to be covered by insurance, what is required?

A photo of the wound

Debridement must have been performed

The wound must be on a limb

Patient must be over 65

Which of the following is NOT a recognized type of debridement?

Mechanical

Thermal

Autolytic

Surgical

What is autolytic debridement?

Use of sharp tools to cut away tissue

Use of dressings that promote the body's own enzymes to break down tissue

Use of chemical irritants

Use of forceful irrigation

Which method uses enzymes or topical solutions to remove necrotic tissue?

Surgical

Autolytic

Chemical

Mechanical

Which debridement method involves physical force, such as irrigation or wet-to-dry dressings?

Chemical

Autolytic

Mechanical

Enzymatic

What documentation is required regarding debridement?

Name of the wound care nurse

When and how the wound was debrided

Number of supplies used

Patient's age

What wound characteristics must be documented for insurance coverage?

Color of the dressing

Stage, drainage, and measurements

Room number of the patient

History of falls

What else must be included in wound documentation besides wound characteristics?

Signature of administrator

Cost of dressing

Treatment order and frequency of dressing change

Number of caregivers involved

How many types of dressings does insurance typically cover per wound?

One

Two (primary and secondary)

Three

Unlimited

If a third dressing is used on a single wound, how is it billed?

It's still covered by insurance

It must be billed to the patient

It is billed to the facility

It is considered a medical error

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