In the past, if actinic keratoses (AKs) and seborrheic keratoses (SKs) were treated at the same time, the same CPT codes would be totaled and reported. What happens now if you treat AKs and medically appropriate SKs during the same visit? ...
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Article Overview
This brief coding article addresses how CPT reporting is approached when actinic keratoses and seborrheic keratoses are managed in the same session. It is aimed at medical coders and billing staff who need to recognize the relevant CPT procedure families, the general concept of primary and additional services, and the role of modifier-based reporting in this scenario.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps coders recognize that same-visit treatment of different lesion types may involve more than one CPT procedure family and a modifier-based reporting approach.
What You Will Learn
- The CPT procedure families associated with actinic keratosis and seborrheic keratosis treatment
- How same-session multiple procedures are generally reported at a high level
- The role of modifier-based reporting when more than one procedure is performed during a visit
- The general coding context for treating lesions in the same encounter
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Physician office coding staff
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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