Coding

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT), commonly known as a Wound VAC, uses controlled suction through a sealed dressing to promote wound healing by

Definition

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT), commonly known as a Wound VAC, uses controlled suction through a sealed dressing to promote wound healing by

Why it matters

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) is part of the Coding vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.

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