Dr. Sam repaired an intermediate closure of a 26-cm wound of the scalp. What is the appropriate code for the repair?

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According to the CPT codebook, code 12036 is appropriate for intermediate repair of wounds of the scalp measuring 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm. The length of the wound in this scenario is 26 cm, which falls within this range. Codes 12006 and 12046 are for smaller wound repairs, while code 12056 is for larger wounds.

Dr Sam Repaired an Intermediate Closure of a 26-Cm Wound