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Z154
Z154 – Repair of laceration - up to 5 cm if on face and/or requires tying of bleeders and/or closure in layers
OHIP Integumentary System Surgical Procedures Code — INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
This service is for the repair of a laceration up to 5 cm. This code is specifically for lacerations that are on the face and/or require tying of bleeders and/or closure in layers. For simple lacerations up to 5 cm not on the face and not requiring layered closure or control of bleeders, see Z176. Other related codes for different sizes and complexities include Z175, Z177, Z179, Z190, Z191, and Z192.
Common Pitfalls
- This laceration suture service is not eligible for payment with wound and ulcer debridement services.
Billing Tips
- The payable fee is reduced to 50% when the wound is closed using tissue adhesives.
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