Wiki Excision of Abdominal Wall lipoma

[colleene]

Any suggestions for an excision of an abdominal wall lipoma? The description for 22900 refers to "subfascial" - the MD indicates it was subcutaneous. We can't find another appropriate code...

 

[b.cobuzzi]

If it was just subcutaneous, I would recommend 1140x depending on the size of the lipoma. If it was particularly deep, perhaps the op note may justify a 22 modifier for unusual and complicated.

 

[cmartin]

I would also say 1140x; if it requires layer closure, then you can add 1203x.
C.Martin
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