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According to the Repair (Closure) CPT® guidelines, what type of repair is reported when a single layer closure includes copious irrigation and extensive cleaning to remove particulate matter?
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10,000 Series CPT®: Integumentary System
Question
According to the Repair (Closure) CPT® guidelines, what type of repair is reported when a single layer closure includes copious irrigation and extensive cleaning to remove particulate matter?
Options
- ASimple repair
- BComplex repair
- CIntermediate repair
- DSimple repair plus a code for irrigation
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#wound repair#closure types#intermediate repair#CPT guidelines