Sutures are removed three to 14 days after the repair is completed.
If the laceration is deep, several absorbable stitches (sutures) are placed in the tissue under the skin to help bring the tissue layers together.
The doctor used stitches to close the laceration. Other than a small laceration on his forearm, the boy was unhurt.
Tissue that is too damaged to heal must be removed (debridement ) to prevent infection. If the laceration is deep, several absorbable stitches (sutures) are placed in the tissue under the skin
The four goals of laceration repair are to stop bleeding, prevent infection, preserve function, and restore appearance.
1201
The CPT Code for intermediate repair of a 5-inch laceration of the right thigh is 12032.
The CPT Code for intermediate repair of a 5-inch laceration of the right thigh is 12032.
The ICD-9 code for a chin laceration repair is 873.30, which specifically covers "Laceration of skin and subcutaneous tissue of face, unspecified." For more precise coding, additional details about the nature of the laceration or any specific complications may be needed, but this code serves as a general designation for chin laceration repairs.
what is the cpt coding for corneal laceration repair right eye post fall from stool
54670
The most serious risk associated with laceration repair is infection. Risk of infection depends on the nature of the wound and the type of injury sustained.
12014