AMA CPT® Assistant - 1996 Issue 3 (March)
Integumentary, 11730, 11755 (Q&A) (March 1996)
March 1996 page 11b Coding Consultation Integumentary, 11730, 11755 (Q&A) Question Does code 11755 include avulsion described by 11730? AMA Comment It is possible to perform a partial or complete avulsion of the nail plate, and then perform a biopsy of another anatomic component of the nail unit. For example, a complete avulsion is the removal of the entire nail plate. However, it may be necessary to take a specimen of another nail unit component (eg, proximal and lateral nail folds). In this case, report two codes (11730* and 11755). Code 11755 designates a separate procedure. There may...
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Article Overview
This March 1996 CPT Assistant Q&A addresses a narrow integumentary coding topic involving nail procedures and how they are discussed in relation to one another. It is useful for coders, billers, and compliance staff who need to understand the scope of the article before reviewing the full guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Articles like this help coding professionals identify whether the full discussion is relevant to a specific nail-unit procedure scenario and related reporting questions.
Article Sections
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March 1996 page 11b
A brief Coding Consultation question-and-answer discussion within the integumentary specialty. The section focuses on a CPT Assistant interpretation involving nail-unit procedures and related reporting considerations.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames a coding question within the integumentary specialty
- What general type of reporting issue is being addressed
- Whether the discussion centers on a narrow nail-unit procedure scenario
- What kind of guidance CPT Assistant provides in a Q&A format
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing professionals
- Compliance teams
- Auditors
- Physician practice staff
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