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Wiki Lipomas are squeezed out. What is the code to report?

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Hi, my providers made incisions over the lipomas and squeezed them out. They were encapsulated and came out easily. Wounds are closed in layers. How to code this squeezing procedure?
 
I believe the squeeze technique which involves making an incision large enough for expulsion of the smaller lipomas and then squeezing it out of the incision is a fairly common technique. It is still surgical removal of a benign lesion and unless deep in the subfascial or muscular tissue would be reported as excision of a benign skin lesion (eg, 11400).

I hope that is helpful.
Cindy
 
Cynthia Hughes said:
I believe the squeeze technique which involves making an incision large enough for expulsion of the smaller lipomas and then squeezing it out of the incision is a fairly common technique. It is still surgical removal of a benign lesion and unless deep in the subfascial or muscular tissue would be reported as excision of a benign skin lesion (eg, 11400).

I hope that is helpful.
Cindy
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Thank you!
 
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