20 most common surgical procedures at long term care facilities

What surgeries are performed most frequently at long-term care facilities?

CPT code 11721 tops our list as the most common surgical procedure performed at a long-term care facility in 2023, representing 19.5% of all surgery procedure claims. In fact, eight of the most common procedures performed in 2023 on our list are wound debridement, including CPT codes ranging from 11042 – 11047. Wound debridement involves removing dead or damaged tissue from a wound to promote healing and prevent infection.

Besides wound debridement, another common surgical procedure performed in long-term care facilities is CPT code 36415, or routine venipuncture. This procedure involves drawing blood from a patient for laboratory testing. CPT code 36415 represents 4.9% of all procedures performed in 2023.

Three codes on our list fall under the category of paring or cutting procedures on the skin—CPT codes 11056, 11055, and 11057. All three codes deal with the removal of hyperkeratotic lesions, which are commonly known as corns and calluses. Each code differs based on the number of lesions treated.

How this data can help your marketing and sales efforts

Companies can use our LongTermCareView product and Atlas All-Payor Claims dataset to gain a much deeper understanding of the long-term care facilities in the regions they’re targeting—and even find new expansion opportunities. With access to in-depth facility profiles and diagnosis and procedure claims data, companies can identify the LTCFs most likely to require their products or services. This allows for more targeted marketing campaigns and tailored sales conversations.

With a clear idea of what surgical procedures are most performed and what solutions competitors are offering, medical device companies can also refine product and service offerings to more strategically position themselves within the market. Wound debridement, being one of the most common surgical procedures, highlights a need for pre-and post-operative care solutions that medical device companies could better help address with this intelligence.

For more tips and best practices, read our guide on how to market to long-term care centers or watch our webinar on selling to long-term care facilities.

What is the most common surgery for the elderly?

According to news reported by Becker’s Hospital Review and a study that surveyed adults 50- to 80 years old, the five most common elective surgical procedures considered are:

1. Major joint surgery
2. Eye surgery
3. Abdominal surgery
4. Cosmetic surgery
5. Foot or leg surgery

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