Wiki Scar revision

lharding512

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Have there been changes to scar revision coding? CPT guidelines for 2020 no longer instruct you to use the complex repair codes for scar revision.
 
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In a field where we are not supposed to make assumptions. Changes like this, with no explanation forces us to assume things are to be done the same way. UGH
 
Just found this on 3M Encoder, CPT Asst November 2019,

Coding Tip: To report scar revision, see the Skin, Subcutaneous, and Accessory Structures, Excision—Benign Lesion subsection codes (11400-11471).
 
The only bad thing about the new guidelines for scar revision is that the excision CPT codes have an LCD, and scar (L90.5) is not on that list.... So, you will not have much luck with reimbursement from insurance. I only use the closure code. Thoughts?
 
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