Laceration Repair CPT Codes 12001, 12002, 12011, 12031, 12032

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d;"><a href=""><img alt="" border="0" src="" /></a><span style="text-align: justify;">Skin laceration repair is an important skill in family medicine. Lacerations are common in urgent care and emergency room settings. In these settings, lacerations range from superficial and linear to deep and stellate. Laceration repair aims to achieve hemostasis, prevent infection, restore function to the affected tissues, and achieve optimal cosmetic results with minimal scarring. Wound repair reporting can be complicated because the codes for these procedures are based on various factors such as anatomic site, wound depth, and repair size, as well as the classification of laceration repair codes and associated CPT guidelines.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4J3tMKUaR_g6NdQRtRgA3m0G7mawgwRq3E6jcthX3qVu3e4E5L2r4kx0xMQ4yRpG81SGNll6DqTUJAe-1z24muim-OdoSPGu_nnnCnbMk8sEKl5sz3wVYNZ01NYndWua34n2qoYlhKxOmKfBHpPIYJxhT2Wz3o-Ib39sfuoeqGdIApSzVJ6HD73f/s1444/Laceration%20Repair%20CPT%20Codes%20.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Laceration Repair CPT Codes 12001, 12002, 12011, 12031, 12032" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1444" height="355" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4J3tMKUaR_g6NdQRtRgA3m0G7mawgwRq3E6jcthX3qVu3e4E5L2r4kx0xMQ4yRpG81SGNll6DqTUJAe-1z24muim-OdoSPGu_nnnCnbMk8sEKl5sz3wVYNZ01NYndWua34n2qoYlhKxOmKfBHpPIYJxhT2Wz3o-Ib39sfuoeqGdIApSzVJ6HD73f/w640-h355/Laceration%20Repair%20CPT%20Codes%20.png" title="Laceration Repair CPT Codes 12001, 12002, 12011, 12031, 12032" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">CPT guidelines state that when a provider closes a wound with sutures, staples, or tissue adhesives—either alone, in combination with one another, or in addition to adhesive strips—laceration repair codes should be reported. Furthermore, whether the repair is curved, angular, or stellate  (star-shaped), it must be measured and documented in centimetres in accordance with CPT.</span></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Laceration Repair CPT Codes</span></h2><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">The CPT Manual divides laceration repairs into three categories:</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="color: #0d0d0d;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><ul><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">Simple repair (CPT codes 12001 – 12021)</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">Intermediate repair (CPT codes 12031 – 12057)</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">Complex repair (CPT codes 13100 – 13160)</span></li></ul></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Simple Repairs</span></h3><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">Simple repair is implemented when a wound only needs a one-layer closure and is superficial (primarily involving the epidermis, dermis, or subcutaneous tissues with minimal involvement of deeper structures).</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">All local anaesthesia, as well as chemical or electrocauterization of open wounds, are included in the simple repair codes. The codes are further classified based on the anatomical location and length of the repair.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><ul><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;"><b>12001: Simple/Superficial -- Scalp, Neck, Axillae, External Genitalia, Trunk, Extremities with 2.5 cm or less</b></span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;"><b>12002: 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm</b></span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">12004: 7.6 cm to 12.5 cm</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">12005: 12.6 cm to 20.0 cm</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">12006: 20.1 cm to 30.0 cm</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">12007: over 30.0 cm</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;"><b>12011: Simple/Superficial -- Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips, Mucous Membranes with 2.5 cm or less</b></span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">12013: 2.6 cm to 5.0 cm</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">12014: 5.1 cm to 7.5 cm</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">12015: 7.6 cm to 12.5 cm</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">12016: 12.6 cm to 20.0 cm</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">12017: 20.1 cm to 30.0 cm</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">12018: over 30.0 cm</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">12020: Treatment of superficial wound dehiscence: simple closure</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">12021: Treatment of superficial wound dehiscence: with packing</span></li></ul></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Intermediate Repairs</span></h3><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">In addition to the skin (epidermal and dermal) closure, intermediate repair requires one layered closure of one or more of the deeper layers of subcutaneous tissue and superficial (non-muscle) fascia.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">Intermediate repair codes also apply to a single-layer closure of heavily contaminated wounds that require extensive cleaning or removal of particulate matter.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><ul><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;"><b>12031: Intermediate/Layered Closure -- Scalp, Axillae, Trunk, Extremities with 2.5 cm or less</b></span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;"><b>12032: 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm</b></span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">12034: 7.6 cm to 12.5 cm</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">12035: 12.6 cm to 20.0 cm</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">12036: 20.1 cm to 30.0 cm</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">12037: over 30.0 cm</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">12041: Intermediate/Layered Closure -- Neck, Hands, Feet, External Genitali</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">12042: 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">12044: 7.6 cm to 12.5 cm</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">12045: 12.6 cm to 20.0 cm</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">12046: 20.1 cm to 30.0 cm</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">12047: over 30.0 cm</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">12051: Intermediate/Layered Closure -- Face, Ears, Eyelids, Lips, Mucous Membranes with 2.5 cm or less</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">12052: 2.6 cm to 5 cm</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">12053: 5.1 cm to 7.5 cm</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">12054: 7.6 cm to 12.5 cm</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">12055: 12.6 cm to 20.0 cm</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">12056: 20.1 cm to 30.0 cm</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">12057: over 30.0 cm</span></li></ul></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Complex Repairs</span></h3><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">Complex repairs require more than layered closure, scar revision, debridement (e.g., traumatic lacerations or avulsions), extensive undermining, stents, or retention sutures. Preparation may include the creation of a limited defect for repairs or the debridement of complicated lacerations or avulsions.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><ul><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">13100: Complex Repair – Trunk with 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">13101: 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">13102: each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">13120: Complex Repair – Scalp, arms, legs with 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">13121: 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">13122: each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">13131: Complex Repair – Forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands, feet with 1.1 cm to 2.5 </span><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">cm</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">13132: 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">13133: each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">13150: Complex Repair – eyelids, nose, ears, lips with 1.0 cm or less</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">13151: 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">13152: 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">13153: each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)</span></li><li><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">13160: Secondary closure of surgical wound or dehiscence, extensive or complicated</span></li></ul></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Coding Multiple Laceration Repairs </span></h3><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">When a provider repairs multiple lacerations, coders must add together the lengths of repairs that fall under the same classification and anatomic sites (meaning those that are grouped together under the same general heading in the code descriptors). Do not combine lengths or repairs from different anatomical site groups or classifications.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">CPT guidelines state that when a provider repairs more than one type of wound, coders should list the more complicated procedure as primary, the less complicated procedure as secondary, and append modifier -51 (Multiple procedures) to the secondary code.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="color: #0d0d0d;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">Most of the time, coders are unable to identify the type of repair performed, so clear documentation is essential. </span><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">Hopefully, you now understand the fundamentals of Laceration Repairs CPT Codes. Continue reading for more information on CPT codes.</span></div> <h3></h3> </div>

Laceration Repair CPT Codes 12001, 12002, 12011, 12031, 12032

Skin laceration repair is an important skill in family medicine. Lacerations are common in urgent care and emergency room settings. In these settings, lacerations range from superficial and linear to…

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