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24.5.14.3 Thermal Wound Care System
A thermal wound care system consists of an occlusive pocketed wound cover with foam buffer to cover the wound, a warming card that is placed in the wound cover pocket and an electric temperature control unit (TCU). A thermal wound care system delivers safe, controlled warmth to the wound site and peri-wound tissue-without touching the wound. This warmth temporarily increases blood flow and SQ/SC oxygen to the wound and surrounding area to facilitate healing.
Dressing changes associated with a thermal wound care system are performed every one to three days, depending on the amount of exudate produced by the wound. The warming card is used on a single client, but is not required to be changed during treatment except to accommodate a decreasing wound size. The TCU is rented on a monthly basis. The client, family, or caregiver can be taught to perform a thermal wound care system dressing change.
Use procedure codes 9-A6000, L-E0231, and L-E0232 for a thermal wound care system and associated supplies.
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