BC Advantage - 2008 Issue 7

Understanding Coding of Lesions

Coding for lesion removals can annoy a Coder as much as it does the Physician. Coders should keep in mind the following when reviewing the documentation for coding of lesion removal:- Was the lesion shaved, excised or destroyed?- Was it a wart or malignant lesion or benign lesion that was removed?- Lesions can include moles, cysts, or skin tags.- For the coding of skin tags the codes to be used are 11200 or 11201.- Should review the length and width of the lesion removed along with its margins.- Look for additional procedures done by...

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