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Make Sure to Report Correct ICD-10-CM Code for This Case

Published on Fri Jun 17, 2022

Question: My provider is doing the following procedure: “Bilateral lateral sided hyperkeratotic lesion to fifth MPJs consistent with IPK. At this time, a #15 blade was utilized to remove the hyperkeratotic skin over top the verucca. No 15 blade was utilized to debride all hyperkeratotic tissue until we reached the pinpoint bleeding of the verruca. Next, a cotton-tip applicator was utilized [...]
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