Suture Removal

Suture Removal: due to changes in reimbursement rules, APP is now billing for suture removal visits (previously, the patient did not receive a professional fee, but did receive a facility fee). I am working with IT to have a “Suture Removal Followup” option under organizations that will have all the NW Urgent Care’s so we can advise the patient to followup with them for suture removal. The patient can always return to the FED for suture removal, but they will receive both a facility fee and a professional fee. If you see a patient for suture removal and it’s a little more involved than simple “snip-snip-bye”, then use the diagnoses “encounter for wound care”.