AMA CPT® Assistant - 2023 Issue 3 (March)

Coding for Postoperative Removal of Sutures or Staples (March 2023)

March 2023 pages 27-30 Coding for Postoperative Removal of Sutures or Staples For the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) 2023 code set, coding changes were made to allow for reporting of postoperative suture and/or staple removal, when appropriate. Code 15850 was deleted, and code 15851 was revised. In addition, two new add-on codes (15853, 15854) were established. This article provides an overview of the intent and use of these new codes. Integumentary System Other Procedures (15850 has been deleted. To report, use 15851)  15851Removal of sutures or staples requiring anesthesia (ie, general anesthesia, moderate sedation) (Do not report 15851...

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