Which one of the following is correct to report an intermediate repair code (12031–12037)?
A.
A scalp laceration that involves extensive undermining and is closed in a single layer with staples.
B.
A right leg laceration that involves extensive cleaning with removal of debris and is closed in a single layer with sutures.
C.
A traumatic laceration involving the upper left arm that requires deep layered closure with debridement of wound edges.
D.
A chest laceration that involves the epidermis skin layer and is repaired with adhesive strips and medical glue.
The Answer Is:
B
This question includes an explanation.
Explanation:
Intermediate repair includes single-layer closure with extensive cleaning, debridement, or removal of debris, or layered closure of one or more deeper layers.
Option B meets the definition due to extensive cleaning and debris removal.
Option C would be a complex repair.
Option D is a simple repair.
Extensive undermining alone does not define intermediate repair.
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