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Multiple Ganglion Cyst Injections
Published on Wed Apr 05, 2023
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the physician performed a level-three evaluation and management (E/M) service for an established patient. They then injected a pair of ganglion cysts; one on the patient’s right wrist and the other on the patient’s right hand. How should I report this encounter? Illinois Subscriber Answer: You’ll need three CPT® codes, two diagnosis codes, and two modifiers to [...]