Look to Lesion Excision for Mole Removal : READER QUESTIONS
2006年1月1日 · Question: What is the appropriate code for -removal of mole-? I-ve searched the entire CPT manual and can find nothing that seems to fit. Arkansas Subscriber. Answer: For simple removal (without destruction) of a mole, choose from the codes for -excision of a benign lesion- (11400-11446). You should select the appropriate code according to both ...
Skin Lesion Excision: Answer 3 Questions to Code Correctly
2013年10月1日 · Prior to excision, the lesion measures 1.0 cm at its widest. To ensure removal of all malignancy, the surgeon allows a margin of at least 1.0 cm on all sides, for a total excised diameter of 3.0 cm (1.0 cm + [2 x 1.0 cm]). The correct code is 11603 Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm.
CPT® Code 56605 - Excision Procedures on the Vulva, Perineum
Is excision and biopsy of vulvar skin tag with biopsy coded 56605 biopsy of vulva or perineum, 11200 removal of skin tag(s) up to 15, 11422 excision benign lesion incl biopsy? 11102 Tangential (sciss... [ Read More ]
Excision of Benign or Malignant Skin Lesion - AAPC
2019年4月21日 · Prior to excision, the lesion measures 1.5 cm at its widest. To ensure removal of all malignancy, the surgeon allows a margin of at least 1.5 cm on all sides. In this case, you would add the size of the lesion (1.5 cm) and the double width of the narrowest margin (1.5 cm x 2 = 3 cm) for a total of 4.5 cm.
CPT ® 11103, Under Biopsy Procedures on the Skin - AAPC
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 11103 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Biopsy Procedures on the Skin.
Lesion Excision: 5 Steps to Coding Success - AAPC
2018年12月28日 · Prior to excision, the lesion measures 1.5 centimeters at its widest; to ensure complete removal the surgeon allows a margin of at least 1.5 cm on all sides. Adding the largest diameter of the lesion (1.5 cm) to the narrowest margin (1.5 cm on each side, or 3.0 cm total) results in an excised diameter of 4.5 cm (size before excision).
CPT ® 11313, Under Shaving of Epidermal or Dermal Lesions
Shave removal with destruction of benign lesions [QUOTE="ellzeycoding, post: 411319, member: 437910"]If you did a shave removal and destroyed the base, and the lesion was benign, you bill using 11300-11313 If you did a shave removal and destroyed t...
Abdominal Mole Removal | Medical Billing and Coding Forum
2011年5月13日 · Wiki Abdominal Mole Removal. Thread starter dballard2004; Start date May 13, 2011; Create Wiki D. dballard2004
CPT ® 11400, Under Excision-Benign Lesions Procedures on the …
CPT CODE for Removal of epidermoid cyst using Hemostat [QUOTE="chantal777, post: 498574, member: 146751"] Good morning, What was the size of the lesion? the physician used an hemostat to grab the cyst, in order for him to use the hemostat to grab the cys...
CPT ® 11200, Under Removal of Skin Tags Procedures - AAPC
Is excision and biopsy of vulvar skin tag with biopsy coded 56605 biopsy of vulva or perineum, 11200 removal of skin tag(s) up to 15, 11422 excision benign lesion incl biopsy? 11102 Tangential (sciss... [ Read More ]