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Wound Repairs:

Get to Know the Basics of Wound Closure to Select the Right Codes

Published on Thu Jan 13, 2022

Complex repair vs. basic? We’ve got the scoop. When a patient presents to the ED with an open wound, chances are strong that your provider will work to stop the bleeding and find a way to close the injury. In some cases, this may require consultation with a surgeon, while in others, your provider will be able to close the [...]
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