- CPT® Code 12001 - Repair-Simple Procedures on the Integumentary . . . - AAPC
This CPT code is used for the simple repair of superficial wounds to the scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk, and or extremities (including the hands and feet) that are 2 5 cm or less in size
- CPT Code 12001: What It Is, Modifiers, Reimbursement
CPT code 12001 is used to describe the repair of superficial wounds on the scalp, neck, axillae (armpits), external genitalia, trunk, and or extremities (including hands and feet) when the wound is 2 5 centimeters or less in length
- Laceration Repair CPT Codes 12001, 12002, 12011, 12031, 12032
CPT guidelines state that when a provider closes a wound with sutures, staples, or tissue adhesives—either alone, in combination with one another, or in addition to adhesive strips—laceration repair codes should be reported
- CPT Code 12001 Description, Scenarios Applicable Modifiers
CPT code 12001 is from the ‘Repair-Simple Procedures on the Integumentary System’ code range It covers the simple repair of superficial wounds to the axillae, trunk, neck, external genitalia, scalp, and or extremities (including feet and hands) that are 2 5 cm or less in size
- How To Use CPT 12001 - Updated 2025 - Coding Ahead LLC
cpt 12001 is used for the repair of superficial wounds that are 2 5 cm or less in size These wounds involve the outermost layer of the skin (epidermis) and do not extend into the deeper subcutaneous tissues
- CPT® Code 12001 in section: Simple repair of superficial wounds of . . .
CPT® Vignettes illustrate code use through sample patient examples Every vignette contains a Clinical Example Typical Patient and a description of Procedure Intra-service
- Repair (closure) CPT® 12001–13160 - CodingIntel
Repair (closure) CPT® codes 12001–13160 include repairs for simple, intermediate and complex repairs This article reviews the key points for accurately reporting
- Wound Repair Coding Made Simple - AAPC Knowledge Center
A simple repair (12001 Simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk and or extremities (including hands and feet); 2 5 cm or less) is valued at 0 84 physician work relative value units (RVUs), for an approximate Medicare payment of $21
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