tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2022 Issue Q1

Wound Repairs: Get to Know the Basics of Wound Closure to Select the Right Codes

Complex repair vs. basic? We’ve got the scoop. When a patient presents to the ED with an open wound, chances are strong that your provider will work to stop the bleeding and find a way to close the injury. In some cases, this may require consultation with a surgeon, while in others, your provider will be able to close the wound right in the ED. To code these procedures, you’ll need to know the basics of wound closure. During their presentation at HEALTHCON Regional 2021 in Charleston, South Carolina, ED Coding Alert got the word on wound...

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