paynecoder1
Contributor
Is there a correct cpt for coding a removal of tick?
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Wiki Tick Removal
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RebeccaWoodward*
True Blue
What was the method? Tweezers, incision, etc?
If there wasn't an incision, the removal is inherent to the E/M code.
what diagnosis code would you use for a tick that was still in the wound?
paynecoder1
Contributor
I would have used the codes from wound section depending on area and choose the complicated code. But I have used the superficial injury codes for just the bite. Hope this helps.
vjtiwari99
Guru
Hey,
I think you want to try for Injury --> Superficial by site --> (Plus the 4th digit as 4 or 5). & E code will be E906.4.
Hope this helps!
VJ.
I think you want to try for Injury --> Superficial by site --> (Plus the 4th digit as 4 or 5). & E code will be E906.4.
Hope this helps!
VJ.
GinnyMCCD
New
Billing Mgn
I wouldn't use an E code as a primary Dx I use 919.4 for a tick bite. Usually E codes are for statistics only and can be used in addition to a code. E/M for the removal of tick if using only a tweezers and 10120 if incision is made.
I wouldn't use an E code as a primary Dx I use 919.4 for a tick bite. Usually E codes are for statistics only and can be used in addition to a code. E/M for the removal of tick if using only a tweezers and 10120 if incision is made.
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