AMA CPT® Assistant - 2007 Issue 2 (February)
Surgery: Integumentary System (February 2007)
February 2007 page 10c Coding Communication:Surgery: Integumentary System Question Is it appropriate to report codes 17110 and 17111 during the same encounter? AMA Comment No. Code 17110 is reported when treating up to 14 lesions. If 15 or more lesions are treated, then code 17111 is reported. The choice of code is at the physician's discretion, based upon the level of difficulty involved in the incision and drainage procedure. Surgery: Integumentary System (February 2007). CPT® Assistant. 2007; February 2007 page 10c ...
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