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CPT® 96904, Under Special Dermatological Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 96904 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Special Dermatological Procedures.

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The provider uses a dermatoscope to examine a patient’s skin and record images of pigmented skin lesions. This procedure helps to distinguish between malignant and benign skin lesions and aids in the diagnosis of melanoma and other skin cancers, dysplastic nevus syndrome, and nonmalignant skin lesions. The images may be stored digitally and used for monitoring of the progression of disease.

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Billing 96904
We are trying to figure out if our dermatology clinics would benefit from billing 96904 (Whole body integumentary photography) and which insurances cover it. I have tried to find out under place of se... [ Read More ]
Dermoscopy
I have a family practice provider using the dermoscope doing full body screens looking at 10-20 moles. She states this takes a considerable amount of time, what is the best way for the provider to be... [ Read More ]
dermoscopy
Hello, I code for a plastic surgeon who specializes in Skin Oncology. He uses a dermascope to examine skin lesions for every patient he sees, and I am wondering if there is a billing opportunity for... [ Read More ]
dermoscopy
Hello, I code for a plastic surgeon who specializes in Skin Oncology. He uses a dermascope to examine skin lesions for every patient he sees, and I am wondering if there is a billing opportunity for... [ Read More ]
96904 please explain
96904 States for the whole body what is considered whole body? new device MelaFind is a multi-spectral, non-invasive and automated computer-vision system that classifies images of a pigmented skin le... [ Read More ]
Modifier 25
:confused: Hi, I've been working through many practice exams in preparation for my CPC Exam on Nov. 15th. I'd like to run a practice question by you regarding the use of modifier 25. Jane has a ... [ Read More ]
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