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Wiki wart destruction

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7 genital warts identified in the perineum and anal area, one large one at 12 oclock position and a smaller ones on the perineum and inner aspect of the thigh, vagina:

How would i code this?

Please help
 
would it be wrong to give 56515 extensive because it involves other aeras too perineum and vagina?
 
56515 would be appropriate according to the OB/GYN coding companion: "use 56501 to report single,simple lesion destruction, or 56515 to report multiple or complicated destruction of extensive vulvar lesions."

Why can't CPT just include that statement??
 
Yes you are right. When said simple there should have been a 'complicated'.
Extensive is an elaborate term we are not sure whether to code it for multiples or not.
Thank you very much
 
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