Surgery/Integumentary System (January 2002)

January 2002 page 10b Coding Consultation Integumentary System, Surgery, 12001-12021, 12031-12057 (Q&A) Question My doctor performed closure of a laceration, which extended into the subcutaneous tissue. Should this be reported as a simple or intermediate repair? AMA Comment Simple repair requires a simple onelayer closure involving the epidermis or dermis, or subcutaneous tissues without significant involvement of deeper structures. Intermediate repair involves layered closure of one or more of the deeper layers of subcutaneous tissue and superficial (non-muscle) fascia, in addition to the skin (epidermal and dermal) closure. Therefore, if a one-layer closure was performed, then the repair...

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Article Overview

This article presents a CPT coding consultation from January 2002 focused on integumentary system repair coding. It is aimed at coders and other revenue cycle professionals who need to understand how the article frames repair classification guidance and the related CPT code groupings discussed in the Q&A format.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers determine whether the article applies to repair coding questions in the integumentary system and clarifies the general scope of the CPT guidance being addressed.

Article Sections

  1. Coding Consultation

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

  2. Question

    Presents the coding question that frames the discussion.

  3. AMA Comment

    Provides the response from the AMA within the consultation format, including the broader coding categories referenced.

What You Will Learn

  • The article’s consultation topic and format
  • How the discussion is framed around laceration repair coding
  • Which CPT repair code groupings are referenced in the guidance
  • The general distinction between simple and intermediate repair categories

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Revenue cycle staff
  • Compliance professionals
  • Clinical documentation specialists

Code Ranges Discussed


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