Jun 4, 2015 · Here is the description of 13160: Secondary closure of an extensive or complicated surgical wound or wound dehiscence is performed. This procedure covers two scenarios, one …

May 26, 2015 · Is repair of wound dehiscence ever payable during the global period? If so, would you use one of the wound dehiscence codes (which seem to be more suitable for major …

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 49900 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Suture Procedures on the …

Jul 8, 2021 · The closest codes seem to be: 57200 (colporrhaphy, suture of injury to vagina [nonobstetrical]), the complex repair codes 13131-13133 (repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, …

Jun 25, 2010 · Closure for a Reopened Wound Report 13160 also for wound dehiscence closure. If, however, the surgical wound is a laparotomy that has dehisced (split open), you should …

Mar 5, 2019 · Report 13160 also for wound dehiscence closure. If, however, the surgical wound is a laparotomy that has dehisced (split open), you should consider 49900 Suture, secondary, of …

Jan 9, 2025 · I am struggling with correct cpt code. I have come up with 17999. As i don't feel it meets the criteria for an extensive or complicated wound closure cpt code 13160. And since it …

Sep 13, 2012 · If you have to return to the operating room for a vaginal cuff repair because the original sutures became loose, you should report 58999 (Unlisted procedure, female genital …

May 1, 2002 · Answer: Codes 13160 ( Secondary closure of surgical wound dehiscence, extensive or complicated) and 49900 ( Suture, secondary, of abdominal wall for evisceration or …

Aug 1, 2002 · To indicate the dehiscence of the operation wound, first apply an ICD-9 code of 998.3 ( Other complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified; disruption of operation …