Patient was seen in the Emergency Department with lacerations on the left arm. Two lacerations, one 7 cm and one 9 cm, were closed with layered sutures.

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CPT code 12035 is appropriate for the closure of two lacerations on the same body part, regardless of their lengths. Therefore, 12035 is the best code for this scenario. Neither 12045 nor 12002 are appropriate, as 12045 is for complex closure and 12002 requires the use of tissue adhesive or other wound closure supplies while only sutures were used in this case. 12004 is for the closure of a single laceration.

Patient Was Seen in the Emergency Department with Lacerations on the Left