The use, or misuse, of Current Procedural Terminology code modifiers in physician compensation plans could lead to unintended cash compensation figures.

Q: What CPT codes and modifiers would be used to report excisional debridement for removal of a 2x4-cm ulcer on a patient’s right buttocks with vacuum-assisted closure (VAC)?

The American Medical Association released updates Sept. 1 to its Current Procedural Terminology code set for 2021.