Current through October 31, 2024
Section 20-2-III - REPAIR OF WOUNDSA. Wound classifications of simple, intermediate, or complex are expected to be consistent with current CPT descriptions/definitions/guidelines.B.Reporting1. The use of appropriate codes should be consistent with the current CPT guidelines.2. Wound exploration codes should not be billed with codes that specifically describe a repair to major structure or major vessel. The specific repair code supersedes the use of a wound exploration code.