Question

question 13

when tissue glue is used to close a wound involving the epidermis layer how is it reported?

as though it was a simple closure
as a 99211
it is not billable
as though it was a complex closure

Explanation:

Identify CPT guidelines for wound closure using tissue glue

According to CPT coding guidelines, wound closure using adhesive strips or tissue glue (such as 2-octylcyanoacrylate) alone to close a wound involving only the epidermal layer is reported using the appropriate code from the simple repair category (CPT codes 12001–12021).

Evaluate the given multiple-choice options

• "As though it was a simple closure": This matches the CPT guidelines stating tissue glue closure of the epidermis is reported as a simple repair/closure.
• "As a 99211": Incorrect, as 99211 is an Evaluation and Management (E/M) code for an office visit.
• "It is not billable": Incorrect, it is billable under CPT surgical repair codes.
• "As though it was a complex closure": Incorrect, complex closure requires more than simple epidermal adhesive closure.

Answer:

• As though it was a simple closure (Correct answer)
• As a 99211
• It is not billable
• As though it was a complex closure