Integumentary System/Surgery (December 2003)

December 2003 page 11c Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Integumentary System, 11730 (Q&A) Question Is CPT code 11730 restricted to just avulsion of toenail plate, or can it be reported for fingernail as as well? AMA Comment From a CPT coding perspective, code 11730, Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple; single, is not restricted to just toenail. Code 11730 can be reported for either avulsion of the toenail or fingernail. Integumentary System/Surgery (December 2003). CPT® Assistant. 2003; December 2003 page 11c ...

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Article Overview

This December 2003 CPT Assistant Q&A article discusses an integumentary system coding question focused on a single procedure code and whether its use is limited to one anatomical site or applies more broadly. It is relevant to coders, billers, and clinical documentation staff who work with surgery and integumentary system reporting and want to understand the scope of the guidance presented in the article.

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers evaluate whether the premium content contains practical CPT guidance for integumentary system reporting and nail procedure coding.

Article Sections

  1. Coding Consultation: Questions and Answers

    This section presents a CPT coding question and an AMA response related to a procedure code in the integumentary system. It focuses on the scope of the guidance and its relevance to nail procedure reporting.

What You Will Learn

  • The topic area and coding context addressed by the article
  • How the article frames a CPT coding question and response format
  • Whether the guidance is relevant to integumentary system procedure reporting
  • The type of coding issue discussed in relation to nail procedures

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing staff
  • Clinical documentation specialists
  • Revenue cycle professionals

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