A 2.7-cm complex repair of the skin of the nose is reported with code __________.

The appropriate coding for a complex repair of the skin, particularly on the face, specifically the nose, requires an understanding of CPT codes associated with repair procedures. The codes for complex repairs are categorized by the size of the area repaired and the anatomical location.

In this case, a 2.7-cm complex repair falls into the category of repairs with specific measurements. The CPT code 13152 signifies a complex repair of a wound of the face, ears, eyelids, scalp, neck, hands, and feet, specifically indicating the repair is over 2.5 cm but not exceeding 7.5 cm. Thus, a 2.7-cm repair of the nose fits this criteria perfectly, making 13152 the correct code to report.

The other codes represent different sizes or types of complex repairs for either different locations or different lengths. Codes 13151 and 13150 address different ranges of complex repairs, while 13140 typically relates to other types of skin repairs that do not fit the requirements for complex repair in this context. Therefore, the precise measurement and anatomical site dictate the selection of 13152 as the appropriate reporting code for the described procedure.