tci Part B Insider - 2004 Issue 31

Part B Coding Coach: 5 Steps To Find The Correct

Tip: Don't forget to report intermediate or complex closures separatelyIf you think knowing an excised lesion's location and size is enough to select the proper code, you're missing a few important steps. If a lesion is malignant, you'll need to choose between an excision or destruction code. And remember that CPT doesn't bundle all lesion biopsies and closures with the excision code - you can and should report some separately. Follow these 5 steps to report the correct excision code every time: 1. Confirm the physician performed a lesion excision. CPT lists codes for removal of skin tags (11200-11201)...

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