Wiki punch bx versus excision

[wandalouise]

If a procedure note read:
excised lesion using 5mm punch bx tool

Would you code this an excision or bx??

 

[Cottrell]

It would be an excision. The punch was the method they used for the excision.

Wendy

 

[elenax]

biopsy

Biopsy." Bill for this when only part of the lesion is removed to obtain tissue for pathology. If the entire lesion is removed, use excision codes instead"

Hope this help!!!