AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 61

According to the Repair (Closure) CPT® guidelines, what type of repair is reported when a single layer closure includes copious irrigation and extensive cleaning to remove particulate matter?

Answer options

• A. Simple repair
• B. Complex repair
• C. Intermediate repair
• D. Simple repair plus a code for irrigation

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Intermediate repair, which accounts for the additional complexity introduced by the copious irrigation and extensive cleaning. Option A, Simple repair, does not capture the required level of complexity, while B, Complex repair, is not applicable as it exceeds the outlined scenario. Option D is incorrect because the addition of a code for irrigation does not change the classification of the repair type.