Wiki Biopsy of gum tissue--HELP! What CPT code

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Our dermatologist performed several skin procedures on a patient during their encounter, but one has me puzzled. It is documented as a "biopsy of upper gum tissue". I am having trouble finding an appropriate CPT Code for this service. The specimen was collected via Shave Biopsy. It's location was from the left upper gum. Is there a CPT code for this service, or should I use 41899?
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40808 is incorrect for GUMS - from the Code Description: The vestibule consists of the mucosal and submucosal tissue of the lips and cheeks within the oral cavity, not including the dentoalveolar structures. You could bill 41899 and compare to 40808 -or possibly 41825 Excision of Dentoalveolar structures without repair.
 
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