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Dig Deep for This Broken Glass Encounter

Published on Wed Apr 08, 2026

Question: A 10-year-old was brought into our office after cutting their foot open on glass while they were barefoot in their basement. The wound is 1.6 cm. in length. After cleaning it thoroughly, the pediatrician was able to close the wound using only adhesive strips. Which repair code should I use for this visit? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: This visit would not [...]
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