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When Steri-StripsTM are used to close a wound, a repair code for wound closure is used.

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Steri-Strips are used for minor wound closures and typically do not require a wound repair code, which is used for more complex surgical closures.

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The use of Steri-Strips™ for wound closure typically does not require the use of a wound repair code. This is because Steri-Strips are considered a type of wound closure material that is generally used for minor lacerations or incisions and applied in a non-invasive manner, similar to using a bandage. Wound repair codes are more commonly associated with procedures requiring more complex, surgical methods of closure, such as sutures, staples, or reconstructive techniques. Therefore, applying Steri-Strips usually does not fall under these surgical categories, and a repair code for wound closure is often not used.

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