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help please for controlled bleeding cpt

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denamfailla

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Hi,

what would you use and be the appropriate CPT code for controlled bleeding of the skin?

Thank you!
Dena:)
 
Bleeding

Dena,

What did the provider do to control the bleeding? If they applied pressure and basically cleaned the patient up for suturing, there is no separate procedure.

Jim S.
 
Hi Jim,

They cauterized the wound. I couldn't find a simple cauterizing cpt code for a wound/laceration on the skin. Sounded like he just applied some kind silver nitrate to stop the bleeding and applied bandages afterwards. Any ideas?

Thank you!
Dena
 
Dena, I don't believe you can bill this separately unless he actually closed the wound with sutures, staples or adhesive.
 
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