http://www.bing.com:80/search?q=Repacking+Process+IconsSearch resultshttp://www.bing.com:80/s/a/rsslogo.gifhttp://www.bing.com:80/search?q=Repacking+Process+IconsCopyright © 2026 Microsoft. All rights reserved. These XML results may not be used, reproduced or transmitted in any manner or for any purpose other than rendering Bing results within an RSS aggregator for your personal, non-commercial use. Any other use of these results requires express written permission from Microsoft Corporation. By accessing this web page or using these results in any manner whatsoever, you agree to be bound by the foregoing restrictions.https://www.aapc.com/codes/cpt_assistant/download_pdf_cpt_assistant/3463Preperitoneal Pelvic Packing (49013, 49014) The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) 2020 code set includes two new codes in the Digestive System/Abdomen, Peritoneum, and Omentum/Incision subsection to report preperitoneal pelvic packing for hemorrhage associated with pelvic trauma (49013) and re-exploration with removal of packing and repacking, when performed (49014). In addition, an ...Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:06:00 GMThttps://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/cpt-for-repacking-dressing-change.31255/Does anyone have a solid answer on how to bill/not bill for a pt being seen for dressing change and repacking? A prior post on this site referred to 99211 example in appendix C, but that example states: "Office visit for an established patient for dressing change on a skin biopsy" (top of pg 547 in my 2010 CPT book, appendix C).Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:44:00 GMThttps://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/wound-packing-without-i-d-by-different-provider.175421/Please include a redacted note for review in order for assistance. :) Documentation is key. Typically, repacking/dressing change is billed with and E/M code; however, if wound care was performed than CPT codes 97597, 97598 may apply.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:54:00 GMThttps://www.aapc.com/discuss/tags/packing/I have a patient that had an I&D by a different provider, in fact a different health system all together. My doc saw this patient for repacking/dressing change. Anyone have a clue what CPT code I could use for this other than E/M?Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:20:00 GMThttps://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/cpt-wound-repacking-by-a-provider-other-than-the-one-that-did-the-procedure.128006/I have a patient that had an I&D by a different provider, in fact a different health system all together. My doc has been seeing this patient every other day for repacking/dressing change. The provider doesn't want that patient to have to pay a copay for being there every other day for dressing...Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:46:00 GMThttps://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/can-i-bill-for-packing-changes-if-procedure-was-not-done-in-our-practice.196236/Patient had a cyst removed outside our practice. He presents to our office with uncontrolled bleeding. Our physician consulted with the surgeon who did the procedure and was instructed to repack for 20 minutes and then repack with iodoform and redress wound. Patient continued to come to our...Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:33:00 GMThttps://www.aapc.com/codes/coding-newsletters/my-otolaryngology-coding-alert/you-be-the-coder-should-you-bill-post-id-packing-changes-articleYou Be the Coder: Should You Bill Post I&D Packing Changes?Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:58:00 GMThttps://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/packing-of-abscess-i-d-done-in-er.121431/Hello! I have a note that states the CC as "f/u cyst" ,which the pt was last seen over 4 months ago so to me not a follow up but that not the reason for this post...lol. Now in the HPI it states "A gradual cyst within the left armpit for 2 weeks which is improving seen in ER two days ago for...Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:56:00 GMThttps://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/surgical-wound-packing.27880/My Podiatrist just asked me if there is a code for packing a surgical wound. I have always thought that this is considered part of the surgery. He stated that there is a code that can be billed with the 58 modifier, but I can not locate that code. Any thoughts?Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:12:00 GMThttps://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/i-d.20735/May remove repacking in 48 hrs but should replace wet gauze as often as necessary. Pt was instructed to remove the gauze packing after 48hrs and to call with any questions. He will need to see a surgeon for a complete excision of the rest of the left axilla nodules Physician (s): Assistant (s): Injections given and recorded during this visitThu, 02 Apr 2026 03:37:00 GMT