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Consider Timing, Location, Intent for Skin Biopsy

Published on Wed Oct 07, 2015

Question: Our physician routinely performs biopsies along with other procedures. How do I know when to report skin biopsy separately with, or in place of, other procedures such as shaving or excision? Colorado Subscriber Answer: In general, you may report skin biopsy (11100-11101, Biopsy of skin, subcutaneous tissue and/or mucous membrane [including simple closure], unless otherwise listed ...) separately when the biopsy [...]
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