Wiki coding pathology sizes

[SaRitter]

I have a question in regards to coding excisions of lesions.

My provider documented sizes of the excision, however the pathology report shows a more in depth size. Code from the pathology? My thought process would be the pathology report for any audit reason?

Interested in any documentation and guidelines please.

thank you in advance

 

[CodingKing]

Code size from the physician who did the excising. Usually there is shrinkage when it goes to path.