I have a case when provider used forceps and scissors to excised vulvar warts (7-9) and he sent them to pathology. There is no other documentation in reference to margin sizes. Should I use this set of codes or the 11420- to code this?
-
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ & read the forum rules. To view all forums, post or create a new thread, you must be an AAPC Member. If you are a member and have already registered for member area and forum access, you can log in by clicking here. If you've forgotten the password it can be reset on our sign in section by entering your registered Email Address or Username here. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below..
Wiki CPT 56501/ 56515-Destruction of lesion(s) of vulva, simple/ extensive
- Thread starter magri1128@gmail.com
- Start date
Destruction is not equal to excision. Destruction codes would be used for application of acid, use of laser, cautery, etc. Additionally, the 1142x codes require a full-thickness excision, ie, they cut down into the dermis. If they are just snipping/shaving at the surface, it is not a full thickness excision.
Thank you, I will query md just to make sure this was not just a shaving using scissors. And in case that provider just shaved the lesion what should be the code?
nielynco
True Blue
The codes for shaving a lesion of the genitalia are 11305-11308 but these require a size. The default would be the smallest size. The tangential Bx codes might also apply and are by lesion, not lesion size 11102-11103.