Ob-Gyn Coding Alert
There are three new codes in the integumentary system section that could affect your practice, plus one deletion and one revision.
New mesh code:
- 15778 (Implantation of absorbable mesh or other prosthesis for delayed closure of defect(s) (ie, external genitalia, perineum, abdominal wall) due to soft tissue infection or trauma).
Two new suture codes:
- +15853 (Removal of sutures or staples not requiring anesthesia (List separately in addition to E/M code))
- +15854 (Removal of sutures and staples not requiring anesthesia (List separately in addition to E/M code))
Suture changes to note:
- 15850 has been deleted (Removal of sutures under anesthesia (other than local), same surgeon)
- 15851 has been revised to state “Removal of sutures or staples requiring anesthesia (ie, general anesthesia, moderate sedation).”