Wiki Revision of Old scar

[pspears]

I need help finding code. My provider performed a Total Abdominal Hysterectomy. The op note mentions that he excised an old scar at the umbilious? I can not find a code for this any ideas?

 

[magnolia1]

Look at code range 11400-11406

 

[FTessaBartels]

Separate incision?

If he did this as part of his approach for the TAH then it's incidental and not separately coded.

If he had a completely separate incision you can use EITHER the complex repair codes OR Excision of benign lesion w/ intermediate closure (if performed).

F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC

 

[JessicaHeemskerk]

It's almost impossible to get insurance to pay for this service. Most carriers consider it cosmetic or part of the service that was provided.