Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

Simple Repair of Superficial Wounds: CPT code 12002 is employed when healthcare providers perform the closure of superficial wounds using sutures or adhesive strips, crucial for the healing process.

Details

CPT code:

12002

Category:

Category I

Section:

Surgery

Specialty:

General Surgery or Plastic Surgery

Type:

Surgical

The closure of superficial wounds is a common medical procedure, and CPT code 12002 is the designated code for such interventions. This code accurately represents the process of simple repair, involving the closure of wounds using sutures or adhesive strips. By utilizing this code, healthcare providers ensure that the intricacies of the procedure are properly documented, facilitating precise billing and reimbursement for their efforts in promoting the optimal healing of superficial wounds.

Under what category does Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm fall?

Category I

What is the billing unit for Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm?

Per Lesion or Wound

Modifiers

-

Clinical use

Simple Repair of Superficial Wounds: Closure of superficial wounds through sutures or adhesive strips.

Documentation

Documentation should include the size and location of the wound, as well as the method of closure.

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