tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2003 Issue 12

Reader Question: Five Rules Guide Dermabond Repairs

Question: Can I report G0168 when I use Dermabond for a simple laceration repair? What if I also use staples to perform the repair?Nebraska Subscriber Answer: Remember these five rules for using G0168 (Wound closure utilizing tissue adhesive[s] only) for laceration closure with Dermabond only: 1. You should report HCPCS code G0168 for Medicare patients only. 2. If you treat non-Medicare patients, the CPT code equivalent to code G0168 is the 12001-12018 series (Simple repair of superficial wounds ...). 3. You can report G0168 for Dermabond-only laceration repairs in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. ...

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