Coding Laser Treatment for Inflammatory Skin Disease (Psoriasis) (September 2016)

September 2016 page 3 Coding Laser Treatment for Inflammatory Skin Disease (Psoriasis) The 96920-96922 family of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes is used specifically and exclusively for reporting laser treatment of psoriasis. Although the code descriptor for this code family reads "Laser treatment for inflammatory skin disease (psoriasis)," the intent of these codes is that they are to be used only for psoriasis treatment. It would be incorrect to report codes 96920-96922 for other inflammatory skin conditions, such as acne, rosacea, eczema, contact dermatitis, or atopic dermatitis. This article addresses the appropriate codes to report psoriasis treatments...

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Article Overview

This article reviews how a psoriasis-focused laser treatment code family fits within dermatology coding, with emphasis on distinguishing laser therapy from other light-based treatments. It is intended for coders, billers, and dermatology practices that need to understand the general scope of the guidance, the code families referenced, and the types of treatment scenarios discussed in the article.

Why This Topic Matters

Accurate reporting of psoriasis-related light therapy depends on distinguishing laser-based treatment from other phototherapy modalities and recognizing when the psoriasis-specific code family applies. The article helps readers understand the broader coding context for dermatologic light treatment scenarios and the non-laser alternatives mentioned alongside it.

Article Sections

  1. September 2016 page 3

    Introductory page and article context for the psoriasis laser treatment coding discussion.

  2. Coding Laser Treatment for Inflammatory Skin Disease (Psoriasis)

    Overview of the psoriasis-focused laser treatment code family and related phototherapy coding topics. The section contrasts laser treatment with other dermatologic light-based therapies and introduces the article’s treatment scenarios.

  3. Coding Example 1

    A treatment scenario involving localized psoriasis and repeated laser therapy sessions.

  4. Coding Example 2

    A broader psoriasis treatment scenario involving multiple treatment episodes and surface-area-based reporting.

  5. Coding Example 3

    A multi-site psoriasis treatment scenario with changing treated areas over the course of therapy.

  6. Coding Example 4

    A localized ultraviolet B therapy scenario that contrasts a handheld light device with laser treatment.

  7. Coding Example 5

    A non-psoriasis dermatologic laser treatment scenario discussed to show the scope of the psoriasis-focused code family.

What You Will Learn

  • The general scope of the psoriasis laser treatment code family
  • How the article distinguishes laser treatment from other light-based dermatology therapies
  • The types of psoriasis treatment scenarios used to illustrate coding considerations
  • The broader phototherapy and dermatology code families referenced in the article

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Dermatology billers
  • Practice managers
  • Revenue cycle staff
  • Physician documentation reviewers

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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