Accuracy of laceration length estimation in a pediatric emergency department and its impact on billing practices.

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the accuracy of laceration length estimation in a pediatric emergency department among health care providers of varying levels of training and its impact on billing practices.

Methods: This study involves a prospective case series. Children younger than 21 years with lacerations evaluated and repaired in the pediatric emergency department between January 1 and April 30, 2012, were eligible for enrollment.