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Wiki Simple Laceration repair
- Thread starter maryperry
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kzcoder
Networker
"sticky" situation
Pardon the pun! This is another one of the differences between CPT and Medicare. If you are repairing a simple lac for Medicare the code is G0168, otherwise yes you may use the CPT code you referenced. :
Pardon the pun! This is another one of the differences between CPT and Medicare. If you are repairing a simple lac for Medicare the code is G0168, otherwise yes you may use the CPT code you referenced. :
kzcoder
Networker
Also, keep in mind- few things are simple- because some other payers may also follow Medicare on this one-Adrienne