AMA CPT® Assistant - 1996 Issue 2 (February)
Integumentary/Surgery, 19120 (Q&A) (February 1996)
February 1996 page 9c Coding Consultation Integumentary/Surgery, 19120 (Q&A) Question If three cysts are excised from one breast, through two separate incision sites, should I report code 19120 once or twice? AMA Comment If an excision of a cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion or nipple lesion (except 19140 ), male or female is performed, report 19120 once, since it includes one or more lesions through the same incision. However, if excisions are performed on different areas of the breast through separate incision sites, report code 19120 for each incised area...
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Article Overview
This article presents a short CPT coding consultation focused on a breast surgery reporting question. It is intended for coders and billing staff who need to understand the scope of the guidance and the coding topic addressed in the AMA comment. The piece centers on a specific surgical scenario and explains the general reporting context discussed in the consultation.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers quickly determine whether the article addresses a breast integumentary/surgery coding question they are researching, especially when comparing reporting scenarios involving incision sites.
What You Will Learn
- The clinical and coding context of a breast lesion excision reporting question.
- How the consultation frames CPT guidance for a specific integumentary/surgery scenario.
- The general scope of the AMA comment in relation to incision-based reporting issues.
- How the article is structured as a question-and-comment coding consultation.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Compliance professionals
- Physician practice administrators
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