AMA CPT® Assistant - 2000 Issue 2 (February)
Table of Reporting Complex Repair Involving Multiple Anatomic Sites (February 2000)
February 2000 page 10a Coding Consultation Table of Reporting Complex Repair Involving Multiple Anatomic Sites Anatomic Site Length Of Laceration CPT Code/Modifier Two different scalp lacerations One scalp laceration 2 cm in length One scalp laceration 2 cm in length = Total 4 cm 13121 (same anatomic site in code descriptor) Neck, Forehead, Cheek One neck laceration 4 cm in length One forehead laceration 3 cm in length One cheek laceration 4 cm in length = Total 11 cm 13300 (three complex wounds were repaired totaling over 7.5 cm where all three anatomicsites were included in the same...
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Article Overview
This Coding Consultation article from CPT Assistant explains reporting considerations for complex wound repair when more than one anatomic site is involved. It is aimed at coders and billing staff who work with CPT wound repair guidance and need to understand how the article frames grouping by anatomic site, total wound length, and related reporting context. The piece includes a question-and-answer discussion and table-based examples that illustrate the topic within the CPT 2000 repair code series.
Why This Topic Matters
Wound repair reporting can be affected by how sites are grouped and how the repair is classified. This article is relevant for understanding the CPT framework discussed in the early 2000 guidance and for recognizing the type of documentation context the article addresses.
Article Sections
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February 2000 page 10a
Publication and page context for the coding consultation material.
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Coding Consultation
Introductory coding consultation content presenting the topic and format used in the article.
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Table of Reporting Complex Repair Involving Multiple Anatomic Sites
Tabular examples showing how multiple wound locations are presented within the repair reporting discussion.
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Question
A reader question addressing how the repair guidance applies when more than one closure method is used.
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AMA Comment
Editorial commentary explaining the general reporting approach described in the article and how it relates to the repair code series.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames complex wound repair reporting across multiple anatomic sites
- The general CPT repair reporting context discussed in the consultation
- How the article uses table examples to organize repair scenarios
- The type of guidance given about multiple closure methods within a repair discussion
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation reviewers
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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