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Wiki Scar revision

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Does anyone know how to code the revision of a laparotomy scar? I know the incision is included in all surgery procedures but is there a separate code for revision? :p
 
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Depends

It depends on the operative note and the procedure(s) described therein.

Usually scar revisions are coded in one of the following ways:
1) excision of benign lesion (plus layered closure, if performed)
2) complex wound repair (IF extensive undermining is described)
3) tissue rearrangement (i.e. skin flap; this includes the excision of the "lesion").


Hope that helps.

F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC
 
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