ICD-9 Codes for Wound Checks: Understanding Options & Usage

There is no specific ICD-9 code for a wound check. However, the following codes may be used depending on the reason for the wound check.

99211: Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, that typically requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination, and decision-making of low complexity. Using problem-focused interval history; 10 minutes.

99212: Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, that typically requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination, and decision-making of moderate complexity. Using problem-focused interval history; 15 minutes.

99213: Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, that typically requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination, and decision-making of high complexity. Using problem-focused interval history; 25 minutes.

99214: Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, that typically requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination, and decision-making of low complexity. Using problem-focused interval history; 10 minutes.

99215: Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, that typically requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination, and decision-making of moderate complexity. Using problem-focused interval history; 15 minutes.

99217: Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, that typically requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination, and decision-making of low complexity. Using comprehensive interval history; 15 minutes.

99218: Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, that typically requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination, and decision-making of moderate complexity. Using comprehensive interval history; 30 minutes.