AMA CPT® Assistant - 2018 Issue 9 (September)

Code Selection for Lesion Excision: Integumentary Vs Musculoskeletal System (September 2018)

September 2018 pages 7-8 Code Selection for Lesion Excision: Integumentary Vs Musculoskeletal System Numerous guidelines and definitions have been added to the Integumentary System and Musculoskeletal System subsections of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set over the years. Even with the changes, such as definitions to clarify and explain, reporting lesion removal continues to confuse users. A frequently asked question is whether to choose a lesion excision code from the Integumentary System or the Musculoskeletal System subsections. This article highlights the types of lesion-excision codes in the Integumentary System (11400-11646) and the Musculoskeletal System (21011-28047), as well...

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