Hello.
I was asked to review a case regarding:
Right thumb mass consistent with Neuroma. The mass was excised; however, there was no specimin size documented.
Current CPT codes entered are:
11420 - Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less
64782 - Excision of neuroma; hand or foot, except digital nerve
I agree with code 11420, but I don't agree with 64782. I feel that code 64776, Remove digit nerve lesion 1-2 same digit, is more accurate due to the fact that the mass/neuroma was on the patient's thumb.
Please advise if my hunch is correct.
Thank you
I was asked to review a case regarding:
Right thumb mass consistent with Neuroma. The mass was excised; however, there was no specimin size documented.
Current CPT codes entered are:
11420 - Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less
64782 - Excision of neuroma; hand or foot, except digital nerve
I agree with code 11420, but I don't agree with 64782. I feel that code 64776, Remove digit nerve lesion 1-2 same digit, is more accurate due to the fact that the mass/neuroma was on the patient's thumb.
Please advise if my hunch is correct.
Thank you