Question: The dermatologist treats an established 18-year-old patient who has a long, but superficial, cut on his forehead just above the brow. Using Dermabond, the dermatologist closes the 10.2 cm cut. How should I code wound closures with Dermabond? Is this an E/M, or a laceration repair?Michigan Subscriber
Answer: For this patient, and most patients your dermatologist will treat, a laceration the dermatologist closes with Dermabond is a procedure. On the claim, report the following:12015 [...]
