CPT^® 96910, Under Special Dermatological Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 96910 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Special Dermatological Procedures.

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The provider applies tar or petrolatum to the skin and exposes the area to ultraviolet B, or UVB, rays to treat certain skin diseases such as psoriasis.

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Light Box

[QUOTE="gracigoo, post: 323015, member: 48053"] in order to bill the 96910 can the patient apply (we use Vanicream) themselves or does the nurse have to do it? [/QUOTE] If the patient is applying do n... [ Read More ]

Healthfirst NY Preauth denial

Recently, Healthfirst has changed their policy for CPT 96910 and now it needs preauthorization. But we are getting so many denials and the reason is not clear. Please attached portion of the denial le... [ Read More ]

BBL (Broadband Light)

Something new for me and I was wondering if anyone else having coding issues in how to correctly code for this type of cosmetic procedure. I was looking at 17110 or should I be looking at 96910-13? ... [ Read More ]

BBL (Broadband Light)

Xtract and Excimar Laser treatment

You cannot use 96910 for Excimer Laser. When using excimer for vitiligo, you have to use either 96920/21/22 or 96999, depending on the carrier.... [ Read More ]

Xtract and Excimar Laser treatment

I would like to ask you for the description of CPT code 96910. My coworker and I have split opinion between the codes. 96920 and 96910 We are a Derm group and treat many vitiligo patients. We do use ... [ Read More ]

CPT 96910 denials

Recently United Healthcare sent us a letter saying that we should bill with 96900 instead of 96910. Fidelis had gave us a same issue and now united healthcare. We have no choice to resubmit with offic... [ Read More ]

Laser treatment for Vitiligo

You cannot use the excimer codes for light box. 96900-96910 are for light box and 969208-96922 are for excimer.... [ Read More ]

Cpt 96910

Good Afternoon !!! I will like to know the CMS required documentation to support CPT 96910 ? Thanks Jorge... [ Read More ]

Actinotherapy vs Photochemotherapy

[b]Follow up question[/b] [QUOTE="jhynek, post: 427045, member: 446571"]96910 or photochemotherapy can only be used if tar or petrolatum is used in conjunction with therapy, and it must be applied pr... [ Read More ]

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