Advanced Search

General Surgery Coding Alert

You Be the Coder:

Don't Miss Complex Repair 'Anatomic Groups'

Published on Fri Jun 14, 2013

Question: We had a case with multiple lacerations requiring complex repair to the following sites: scalp - 1.1 cm wound, left arm - 2.1 cm wound, right arm - 6.3 cm wound. Should I report each laceration repair separately and code the case as 13120x2 for the scalp and left arm, and 13121 for the right arm?
Florida Subscriber [...]
You’ve reached your limit of free articles. Already a subscriber? Log in.
Not a subscriber? Subscribe today to continue reading this article. Plus, you’ll get:
  • Simple explanations of current healthcare regulations and payer programs
  • Real-world reporting scenarios solved by our expert coders
  • Industry news, such as MAC and RAC activities, the OIG Work Plan, and CERT reports
  • Instant access to every article ever published in your eNewsletter
  • 6 annual AAPC-approved CEUs*
  • The latest updates for CPT®, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, NCCI edits, modifiers, compliance, technology, practice management, and more
*CEUs available with select eNewsletters.

Other Articles in this issue of

General Surgery Coding Alert

View All