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.
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.
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Additional CPT Codes
CPT Code
69801
Tympanoplasty, with or without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy, or fenestration); without ossicular chain reconstruction
CPT Code
68320
Excision, lesion of eyelid (except chalazion); excised diameter over 4.0 cm
CPT Code
64483
