Wound Repair 12001 to 13160 (Lacerations)

Wound repair codes in CPT has been divided into following categories:

Simple Repair involving single layered wound closure.

Intermediate Repair involving at least two layers of closure. Single layer closure with extensive debridement is considered as intermediate closure.

Complex Closure involves more than two layers of closure.


Simple Layer Closure 12001- 12018
Intermediate closure 12031 - 12057
Complex Repair 13100- 13160


ICD-9-CM Procedure codes for suturing

49.71 - Suture of Laceration of Anus
61.41 - Suture of Laceration of Scrotum/Tunica Vaginalis
64.41 - Suture of Laceration of Penis
71.71 - Suture of Laceration Vulva/Perineum
71.79 - Repair of Vulva/Perineum NEC
85.81 - Suture Laceration of Breast
86.59 - Closure Of Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Other Sites
08.81 - Linear Repair Eyelid/Eyebrow Laceration
18.4 - Suture of Laceration of External Ear
21.81 - Suture of Laceration of Nose
24.32 - Suture of Laceration of Gum
27.51 - Suture of Laceration of Lip
27.52 - Suture of Laceration of Mouth Part
86.59 - Closure Of Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Other Sites