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punch biopsy

  1. J

    Wiki Biopsy Coding: Incisional vs. Punch vs. Shave

    Hello! I would like to kindly inquire regarding the proper coding for biopsy, especially if there is more than one type of biopsy done during a patient's single visit. The scenario will be as follows: Scenario One: Patient came in for a visit, and ended up having one punch biopsy and two...
    • jenmendoza
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    • cpt11102 cpt11104 cpt11106 dermatology incisional biopsy punch biopsy shave biopsy skin biopsy
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    • Forum: Dermatology
  2. V

    Wiki 11100 AND 11101 together ~ help, please

    Our dermatologist did 12 punch biopsies. Would I code it as 11100 for the first and 11101 with 11 units for the second, or would I list 11101 11 times? Would, then, 10 of the 11101 lines need a 59? Thanks for any help!
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