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Sep 30th, 2009 - crbfnp

Workers comp visit code

If a patient presents with a small laceration (less than 2.5 cm) requiring suturing. How would you code?

Oct 1st, 2009 - Codapedia Editor 1,399 

WC laceration repair

Laceration repairs are in the 12001--13160 series of codes. Code the laceration repair by length and location.
12001 is for repair of superficial wounds on the scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk and/or extremities, including hands and feet, 2.5 cm or less

12011 for repair of superficial wounds on the face ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes, 2.5 cm or less

Check the CPT book for other sizes.

Use an injury diagnosis code.



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