KristieStokesCPC
Expert
If our PA used Lidocaine with epi can we charge for them with the excision code? The patient has Medicare.. below is what was done for patient X..
Exams:
SKIN: 8 mm oval shaped flat light brown lesion in area over left upper trapezius.;;
Procedures:
Atypical skin lesion
Procedure Note:
Informed consent obtained in writing. She expresses understanding that a scar may remain after the lesion is removed. Sterile technique is observed.
Benign appearing lesion #1 is a seborrheic keratosis located on left upper trapezius. The method of removal is excision. Anesthesia was obtained with 1 cc of 1% lidocaine with epinephrine. The wound is closed with 3 simple interrupted stitch(es) using 4.0 coated Vicryl. Hemostasis is achieved with application of pressure. The specimen is sent for pathology review.
Thanks
Kristie Stokes, CPC-A
Exams:
SKIN: 8 mm oval shaped flat light brown lesion in area over left upper trapezius.;;
Procedures:
Atypical skin lesion
Procedure Note:
Informed consent obtained in writing. She expresses understanding that a scar may remain after the lesion is removed. Sterile technique is observed.
Benign appearing lesion #1 is a seborrheic keratosis located on left upper trapezius. The method of removal is excision. Anesthesia was obtained with 1 cc of 1% lidocaine with epinephrine. The wound is closed with 3 simple interrupted stitch(es) using 4.0 coated Vicryl. Hemostasis is achieved with application of pressure. The specimen is sent for pathology review.
Thanks
Kristie Stokes, CPC-A