Surgery: Integumentary System [(Q&A)] (March 2014)

March 2014 page 13a Surgery: Integumentary System Question: Is it appropriate to report code 19120 for the removal of a mass that is diagnosed as gynecomastia in a male patient? Answer: Yes. It is appropriate to report code 19120 , Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion, nipple or areolar lesion (except 19300 ), open, male or female, 1 or more lesions, for the removal of a breast mass in a male patient. As specified in the code descriptor, this code is reported when the mass removal is performed on either male...

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This short March 2014 CPT Assistant Q&A addresses a coding question within the surgery/integumentary system topic. It is aimed at coders and billing staff who need to understand the article’s scope, which centers on breast-related procedure coding and general guidance about when a case falls into a more extensive category. The article is relevant to anyone researching CPT surgical coding questions involving gynecomastia and related breast tissue procedures.

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It helps readers quickly determine whether the article covers the coding scenario they are researching and whether it contains the kind of CPT guidance they need for a breast-related surgical question.

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  1. March 2014 page 13a

    A short Q&A covering a surgical coding topic for the integumentary system in the March 2014 issue.

What You Will Learn

  • What type of surgical coding question is being addressed
  • Whether the article is focused on a male breast-related procedure scenario
  • The general scope of the guidance provided in this Q&A format
  • How the article is positioned within CPT Assistant content for March 2014

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  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing staff
  • Compliance staff
  • Revenue cycle professionals

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