Oncology & Hematology Coding Alert

Follow These Simple Rules To Strengthen Your 11900 Claims

Be accurate on units for HCPCS codes. Check Site of Injection Answer 1: The correct answer is option a) 11900. You report CPT® code 11900 (Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions) when your physician injects steroids in seven or less lesions in the skin. This code describes an intralesional injection of a corticosteroid, such as triamcinolone acetonide (Kenalog), [...]
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