Hello! My team needs help in interpreting simple vs intermediate. On the below operative scenario, the team is confused if this should be a simple repair or an intermediate repair based on the intermediate definition of requires layered closure of one or more of the deeper layers of subcutaneous tissue and superficial (nonmuscle) fascia.
When looking of superficial fascia, this is noted to be subcutaneous tissue.
The operative note reads: Would you this be coded to simple or intermediate?
When looking of superficial fascia, this is noted to be subcutaneous tissue.
The operative note reads: Would you this be coded to simple or intermediate?