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tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2009 Issue 9
Confused by Recent Lesion Coding Directives From NGS? Here's the Scoop
Stick with what you know about lesion excision coding, experts say. If the recent National Government Services (NGS) information about lesion excision coding has your practice up in arms, youre not alone. Coders have been asking questions and raising red flags about the recent local coverage determination (LCD). But dont fret: NGS plans to rescind the LCD advice about lesion excisions,experts say. Decipher the NGS LCD The portion of the NGS LCD that has led to controversy is in the general information section toward the bottom of the LCD. That section reads: While it is recognized that some...
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