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What is Cpt code for exploration abdominal wound for suture removal?
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What is the cpt code for abdominal wound exploration?
If the abdominal wound is from the result of a traumatic penetration, then you could use code 20102 for exploration of a penetrating would of the abdomen, flank, or back.
What is The act of closing a wound by stitching?
Suture
What is the cpt code for suture removal of the eye lid?
Suture RemovalWhen is suture removal separately payable? Only in two cases: CPT code 15850Removal of sutures under anesthesia (other than local), same surgeon; or 15851 Removal of sutures under anesthesia (other than local), other surgeon.In all other cases, it is either part of the global surgical fee or-if you were not the surgeon or if the patient is out of the global period-part of the E&M code or Eye Code. Laser suture lysis is considered suture removal. It is inappropriate to code 66250 Revision or repair of operative wound for this service. Finally, for CPT purposes, a suture isn't considered a corneal foreign body, so you can't code it as foreign body removal.
What is the medical term meaning suture of a wound?
Laceration repair means suturing of a wound.
What is suture of spinal cord wound called?
myelorrhaphy
What is meaning of word suture?
A suture... is a surgical stitch to close a wound. Sutures are made of nylon thread.
Abdominal wound and bowel can be seen in the wound. what action would you take?
Abdominal wound and bowel can be seen in the wound. what action would you take?
Can codes for wound exploration can be reported for exploration of any type of wound?
no
What do you mean by suturing?
To suture a wound is to sew or stitch it closed.
In Trauma Center under the knife in Life or Death what does suture the wound mean?
Suture the wound means to, select the sutures and draw a zig-zag pattern over the open laseration.
When coding a medical procedure what services doe the wound exploration codes have bundled in them?
Exploration, including enlargment; debridement, removal of foreign body (s), minor vessel ligation, repair.
What is the function of a suture?
to close a deep wound so that it can heal faster
