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Wiki Cauterizing skin tear
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ewinnacott
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Sounds like it might fall under the repair codes so maybe a 12020 would work or a code in the 120xx series
courtney_stutler
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Check out CPT 17250
cmcgarry
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17250 is for Chemical cauterization (i.e. silver nitrate) of granulation tissue or "proud flesh" - exuberant or excessive healing tissue. It would not be appropriate for cauterization of skin tears. The 120XX series does include cauterization without closure of superficial wounds (which is how skin tears would be seen). Based on the site and the total length per site, you could use these codes.
Hope this helps,
Hope this helps,
