• 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 anal skin lesion

Create Wiki
B

Bethy4444

Contributor
Messages
22
Best answers
0
PT had a skin lesion on her anus which ended up being squamous carcinoma. Report states "excisional biopsy of perianal skin lesion" as the procedure. My first thought was 11100. But could I use 46922? I know this code falls under destruction, but it specifically also states surgical excision. Also, if the diagnosis is confirmed as malignant, then wouldn't the code be a skin lesion removal:malignant code, such as 11602? Which of these three would I use? Thanks for any help.:confused:
 
The lesion was excised...the code you would want to use is 11602-if that indicates the correct size. In addition, if an intermediate closure was done, that can also be billed.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top