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Z082A — Debridement of wounds or ulcers into subcutaneous tissue — three

Debridement of three wounds

Bill for debriding three wounds or ulcers into subcutaneous tissue, with at least 10 minutes of debridement done personally.

Watch for: Not payable with laceration repair; chart the debridement time and each lesion claimed.

Code

Z082A

Description

Debridement of wounds or ulcers into subcutaneous tissue — three

FHO+ basket

Not in the FHO+ base rate basket (Schedule 2 or 2B).

Effective date

Apr 1, 2026

Termination date

No end date

Explanation

Updated October 26, 2026

Debridement of three wounds or ulcers extending into subcutaneous tissue, at least 10 minutes, done personally.

What it covers

Debridement of wounds and/or ulcers extending into subcutaneous tissue: Z080 one, Z081 two, Z082 three, Z083 four or more (M10).

Deeper debridement into tendon, ligament, bursa and/or bone is Z084 (one) or Z085 (two or more) (M10).

Billing rules

• Payable only when you personally perform at least 10 minutes of debridement (M10).
• Not payable with laceration repair (Z154, Z175, Z176, Z177, Z179, Z190, Z191, Z192) or complex laceration repair (Z187, Z188, Z189) (M10).
• Includes any dressing applied (M10).
• Not payable in addition to a surgical procedure unless complications need care beyond usual post-operative care (M10).
• Document the debridement time and each separate lesion claimed in the chart (M10).
• Add E542 when performed outside hospital (M10).

Often billed with

• E542 outside hospital (M10).

Related codes: Z080, Z081, Z083, Z084, Z085, E542

Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Integumentary System Surgical Procedures, Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue, page M10.

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