What is ZipStitch?

What is ZipStitch?

ZipStitch is surgical quality wound closure to help close minor lacerations quickly with no needles or puncturing of the skin. ZipStitch is the most advanced wound closure device available without a prescription.

Do lacerations require stitches?

Lacerations may need stitches if they involve the face, are longer than 1/2 inch, are deep, are spread open at rest, or are bleeding heavily.

How long should a laceration be to get stitches?

Most wounds that require closure should be stitched, stapled, or closed with skin adhesives (also called liquid stitches) within 6 to 8 hours after the injury. Some wounds that require treatment can be closed as long as 24 hours after the injury.

How big of a laceration can I repair?

Complex Repairs: 1 Complex Repair – eyelids, nose, ears, lips with 1.0 cm or less 2 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm 3 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm 4 each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

What is the correct CPT code for a laceration?

The length of the wound closed (in centimeters): For example, code 12001 should be assigned for a repair involving any of the relevant anatomical locations that are 2.5 cm or less, while code 12002 should be used for repairs that are 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm. All the wounds repaired should be coded.

Can a laceration be billed as a debridement?

Debridement is not considered as a separate procedure and is usually treated as part of the repair procedure. However, debridement can be billed if the physician performs debridement on a day other than the wound closure procedure. Medical coding outsourcing is practical option to negotiate the maze of laceration repair codes and guidelines.

What are the main objectives of laceration care?

General Approach. The objectives of laceration care are avoidance of infection and achievement of a practical and cosmetically acceptable scar. Lacerations of the face and scalp may involve blood loss, change in mental status or choking hazards.