12057

CPT^® 12057, Under Repair-Intermediate Procedures on the Integumentary System

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 12057 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Repair-Intermediate Procedures on the Integumentary System.

Additional/Related Information

Tabs

Summary

This CPT® code is used for the intermediate repair of wounds to the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes that are over 30.0 cm or greater in size.

For clinical responsibility, terminology, tips and additional info
start codify free trial.

View any code changes for 2026 as well as historical information on code creation and revision.

Crosswalks

Tabs

MODIFIERS
ICD-10-CM

Combat the #1 denial reason - mismatched CPT-ICD-9 codes - with top Medicare carrier and private payer accepted diagnoses for the chosen CPT® code.

View the CPT® code's corresponding procedural code and DRG. In a click, check the DRG's IPPS allowable, length of stay, and more. To plug inpatient facility revenue drains, subscribe to DRG Coder today.

Crosswalk to an anesthesia code and its base units, and calculate payments in a snap! Subscribe to Anesthesia Coder today.

View matching HCPCS Level II codes and their definitions.

Forum

Have a question about CPT Code 12057 ? Start a discussion here

CPT code intermediate vs simple repair by combination of 2 ERMDs: facility only

Hi I d use the debridement ( CPT 11000 to 11047 ) on this intermediate laceration repair (CPT 12031 to 12057) and the x-ray code. Hopefully get a good notes of the record showing both physicians nam... [ Read More ]

Excision and Full Thickness graft

Yes, you can report both codes separately. While the excision of a skin lesion is included in an adjacent tissue transfer at the same anatomic site, the lesion excision is not included in a full thick... [ Read More ]

Measuring and coding malignant and benign lesion

[b]Lesions[/b] Log In / Join Home » Knowledge Center » CMS » Skin Lesion Excisions Knowledge Center Hot Topics Revenue Management Quality Payment Program Telehealth Facility Health Information... [ Read More ]

closure of lesion ellipse

No, you do not measure around the would that would be circumference not length. You ignore the width and just measure the length. Its not the best formatting in this link: [URL]http://www.the-dermato... [ Read More ]

Practice Exam Test A

[b]12052 rationale CPC Practice Exam A Question 2[/b] The note stated "the wound on her chin required layered closure" 12031-12057= intermediate repair that involves: Closure of contaminated SIN... [ Read More ]

Mohs Surgery

The coding for Mohs procedures does not include closure, so you can always bill for the closure in addition to the Mohs. You haven't provided enough detail about this particular closure to be able to... [ Read More ]

Excision with Repair

If you read the guidelines in the CPT book, they explain how to code for this. Here's some of the guidelines, but I suggest you read them all to make sure you are coding correctly. "The closure of d... [ Read More ]

diagnosis code: D03.9 (melanoma in situ) and malignant CPT codes 11600-11642

Here's a copy of an AAPC article by John Verhovshek regarding your question. See the 3rd or 4th paragraph down starting with 'To assign a malignant lesion CPT code...' This article captures some re... [ Read More ]

Modifier 59 for repair code

No modifier necessary, per Guidelines: 11400-11466 Skin Lesion Removal: Benign Code also intermediate closure (12031-12057) There are no bundling issues or NCCI edits.... [ Read More ]

New to Plastic Surgery Coding

If you're coding something in the musculoskeletal system then no you cannot code for wound closure because it's included in the payment. But if the doctor removes a lesion or cyst and you're coding 1... [ Read More ]

View All