Sally Kiger, a 63-year-old female, has been diagnosed with a sacral pressure ulcer, stage II. Sally is brought to the OR, where Dr. Jackson excises the ulcer, closing with primary sutures. Sally tolerated the procedure well. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?

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The correct CPT code for the excision of a sacral pressure ulcer with primary closure is 15931. This code is specific for the sacral area and indicates that the procedure involved excision and primary suture closure.

Sally Kiger, a 63-Year-Old Female, Has Been Diagnosed with a Sacral