AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2026 Quarter 3; Ask the Editor
Single Layer Laceration Repair
A patient was admitted following a traumatic injury and was noted to have a posterior scalp laceration with a depth to the subcutaneous tissue. For the laceration repair, the provider documented “single layer closure of the wound with one simple interrupted suture and two running sutures using 5-0 Prolene.” The wound edges were well approximated following the procedure. What is the correct ICD-10-PCS code for a single layer repair of this scalp laceration? ...
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Article Overview
The article presents a traumatic scalp laceration scenario and discusses the related ICD-10-PCS topic. It is intended for readers seeking information about how this type of procedure is addressed in the classification.
Why This Topic Matters
The article focuses on a documentation scenario relevant to understanding ICD-10-PCS representation of a laceration repair.
What You Will Learn
- The ICD-10-PCS topic associated with a single-layer scalp laceration repair.
- The types of procedural documentation discussed in the case.
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- medical coders
- Coding and clinical documentation professionals
- Health information management professionals
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding and clinical documentation professionals
- Health information management professionals
Codes Discussed
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