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Question #: 15
Topic #: 4
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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?

  • A. Simple repair
  • B. Complex repair
  • C. Intermediate repair
  • D. Simple repair plus a code for irrigation
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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️

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anddenren
1 month, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: C
Under Repair (Closure), p. 94 CPT 2024 it states this exact definition under Intermediate Repair "single-layer closure of heavily contaminated wounds that have required extensive cleaning or removal of particulate matter also constitutes intermediate repair."
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1aa99b1
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: A
The repair as asimple repair CPT 1200-12018 BASED ON THE SINGLE -LAYER CLOSURE WITH. IRRIGATION AND EXTENSICE CLENING CONSIDERED COMPLEXITY IS DOCUMENTED
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mathunit1
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: C
Google results says that it's a Intermediate repair.
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Keyana
3 months ago
Selected Answer: D
closer
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mathunit1
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Intermediate repair is the correct choice. The D answer is just too redundant.
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