Wiki Wound Repair

[kandigrl79]

If the doctor does not suture a wound, but uses wound adhesive only, can wound repair (12001) be billed? From what I am reading in the 08 Coder's Desk Reference, it seems like sutures must be done in order to bill wound repair (12001). Anyone have any other information on this.

 

[RebeccaWoodward*]

See if these are helpful. I, personally, prefer seeing it "in writing"

http://www.aafp.org/fpm/20040500/coding.html

http://medicaleconomics.modernmedic...ng-Cues/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/443722