Question

Patient was using a chain saw, which slipped, and the patient sustained a 5.0 cm laceration to the dorsum of the proximal portion of the left index finger, extending through the extensor tendon and capsule. debridement of tissue was done to facilitate a better repair of this deep laceration. tendon and capsule were sutured with five 6-0 silk sutures. bleeders were ligated with plain catgut. skin was debrided extensively and approximated with seven sutures of 4-0 dermal.

Answer 1

The correct CPT medical code to use in this scenario is:

“13132-F1”

This code refers to any complex repair made on the forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet with wounds or lacerations which measures 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm. Since the patient sustained a 5.0 cm, then this code is correct.