The physician repairs a wound of the back measuring 8.5 cm requiring complex, layered suturing of torn, crushed, or deeply lacerated tissue and retention sutures. What is/are the appropriate code(s) for this procedure?

A. 13101, 13102, 13102
B. 13101, 13102
C. 13100
D. 13101


Answer: B

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