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?

The correct answer is C. Intermediate repair. According to the CPT® guidelines for Repair (Closure), an intermediate repair includes the closure of a wound with one or more layers of subcutaneous tissue and superficial fascia in addition to the skin (epidermal and dermal) closure. It also involves extensive cleaning of the…

10,000 Series CPT®: Integumentary System

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ASimple repair
BComplex repair
CIntermediate repair
DSimple repair plus a code for irrigation

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C
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According to the CPT® guidelines for Repair (Closure), an intermediate repair includes the closure of a wound with one or more layers of subcutaneous tissue and superficial fascia in addition to the skin (epidermal and dermal) closure. It also involves extensive cleaning of the wound, which includes copious irrigation and the removal of particulate matter.

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