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Match Excision Code to Tumor Size

Published on Wed Apr 27, 2016

Question: Our podiatrist recently excised a soft tissue mass from the foot of a patient suffering from gout. What code would be appropriate for this excision? Maryland Subscriber Answer: The appropriate excision code depends largely on the size and depth of the excised tumor. CPT® 2010 provides specific codes for masses smaller or bigger than 1.5 cm in diameter that sit just [...]
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