tci Part B Insider - 2020 Issue Q4

Part B Coding Coach: Use 3 FAQs to Master Wound Repair Coding

Tip: Understand the basics on laceration repair. Part B practices have a myriad of coding choices for wound repair. And though this variety helps to differentiate your claims, you may find it challenging to pinpoint the correct code. Even with comprehensive guidelines in the CPT® code book, many coders have questions about how to report these services. Check out the following three FAQs, along with expert answers about wound care coding. What Constitutes a Wound Repair? “Understanding the definitions of the different types of laceration repairs is critical to assigning the correct CPT® codes,” says Jessica Miller...

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