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    CPT 0372T: Non-Contact Fluorescence Wound Imaging for Bacterial Detection

    CPT code 0372T describes a non-contact real-time fluorescence wound imaging service used to detect bacterial presence, location, and load at the point of care; the service is an imaging diagnostic typically performed in outpatient wound care clinics or office-based settings to inform wound management and antimicrobial decisions.

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    Clinical Context

    A 62-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus presents to a wound care clinic for evaluation of a chronic non-healing foot ulcer. The wound has purulent drainage and surrounding erythema. The clinician performs a focused history and physical, documents wound size, depth, and appearance, and obtains vital signs. To assist with targeted wound management and to evaluate bacterial burden and distribution before debridement or topical therapy, the clinician performs non-contact real-time fluorescence wound imaging (0372T). The imaging is completed in the outpatient wound care suite or ambulatory clinic room, captured using a handheld fluorescence device, and images are saved to the electronic medical record. Results indicating focal areas of elevated bacterial load guide wound bed preparation (for example, selective or non-selective debridement), sampling for culture when indicated, and selection of topical antimicrobials or dressings. The visit typically occurs in the outpatient clinic or wound center; documentation includes clinical indication (for example, E11.621, L97.909), time of imaging, findings, and how the imaging influenced wound management decisions. Billing is submitted for 0372T in addition to the evaluation/management or wound care procedure codes when supported by documentation and payer rules.

    Related CPT Codes

    CPT CodeDescriptionRelationship to This Procedure
    97597Debridement, open wound, first 20 sq cm or lessPerformed when imaging identifies devitalized tissue and bacterial burden to justify selective or surgical debridement; imaging can guide targeted debridement sites
    11042Debridement, subcutaneous tissue, first 20 sq cm or lessUsed for deeper debridement into subcutaneous tissue when indicated after assessment including fluorescence findings
    97602Wound(s) care, non-selective debridement; without anesthesia (eg, wet-to-moist dressings, enzymatic)Applied when wound care includes non-selective debridement methods following imaging that informs bacterial management
    99213Established patient office or other outpatient visit, level 3Common E/M code for routine follow-up visits where 0372T may be performed alongside an established patient visit; documentation must support the selected E/M level

    Related Modifiers

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    ModifierDescriptionWhen to Use
    25CPT modifier 25 indicates that on the same day as another procedure or service, the same physician or other qualified health care professional provided a significant, separately identifiable…- When to apply: Use modifier 25 only on an E/M code to indicate the same provider delivered a significant, separately identifiable E/M service on the same day as another procedure or service — i.e.,…
    59Modifier 59 indicates a distinct procedural service when two procedures that are not normally billed together are clinically and procedurally separate. The CPT definition (as reiterated by CMS)…- Use modifier -59 to report a distinct procedural service when documentation supports that the procedure reported is not normally billed together with another service on the same day because of a…
    76Modifier -76, Repeat Procedure or Service by Same Physician or Other Qualified Health Care Professional, is appended when the same provider performs an identical, medically necessary procedure or…- Use modifier -76 when the same physician or other qualified health care professional performs an identical procedure or service a second (or subsequent) time on the same date of service and the…
    77Modifier 77 indicates that a previously performed procedure or service was legitimately repeated by a different physician or other qualified health care professional. The AMA’s CPT definition…- Use modifier 77 when a basic procedure or service already performed is repeated by a different physician or other qualified health care professional (for example, a second provider independently…
    P4Modifier P4 indicates the patient is ASA Physical Status IV — a patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life. It is assigned by the anesthesia provider and must be supported…- When to apply: Use modifier P4 only on anesthesia CPT codes (00100–01999) to indicate ASA Physical Status IV — a patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life (examples:…

    Related Provider Taxonomies

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    Taxonomy Code
    208D00000X
    2086S0120X
    207Q00000X
    385HR2065X
    207ZC0500X
    133VN1401X
    163WR0006X
    3336H0001X

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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