Integumentary System (January 2000)

January 2000 page 11 Coding Consultation Integumentary System, 12001-13300 (Q&A) Question The guidelines for repair include language that indicates use of different repair codes for repairs performed in a different area (specified by the code descriptor). Is this a change in the intent of use of the repair codes from previous usage? AMA Comment Codes 12001 - 13300 have always been intended to be used according to 1) the classification of the repair performed (ie, simple, intermediate, or complex), 2) the location of the repair (according to categories assigned and identified in the code descriptor language), and 3)...

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This article presents a coding consultation from CPT® Assistant focused on integumentary system repair guidance in the CPT professional coding framework. It addresses a question about January 2000 language changes, explains the general purpose of the added wording, and is relevant to coders who work with surgical repair reporting and code interpretation.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers understand how CPT guidance should be interpreted in the context of integumentary repair coding and why the January 2000 wording was added.

Article Sections

  1. January 2000 page 11

    A short coding consultation article published on January 2000 page 11 of CPT® Assistant.

  2. Coding Consultation

    Introduces the consultation format and the coding topic addressed in the article.

  3. Integumentary System, 12001-13300 (Q&A)

    Presents the question and general discussion about repair guidance within the integumentary system CPT range.

What You Will Learn

  • The article’s focus within CPT® Assistant coding guidance
  • How the integumentary system repair discussion is framed
  • The general reason the January 2000 wording was added to the guidance
  • The type of coding issue addressed in the consultation format

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding educators
  • Billing professionals
  • Compliance staff
  • Physician practice staff

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