Integumentary System/Surgery (September 2004)

September 2004 page 12a Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Integumentary System, 11900, 11901 (Q&A) Question Is it appropriate to report codes 11900-11901 per injection? AMA Comment Codes 11900, Injection, intralesional; up to and including seven lesions, and 11901, Injection, intralesional; more than seven lesions, are intended to treat lesions of the integumentary system—such as keloids, psoriasis, acne (cystic or nodular), and others—by injecting drugs directly into the lesion itself. It would not be appropriate to report codes 11900-11901 per injection as the code descriptor identifies the number of lesions treated, not the number of injections, per se...

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Article Overview

This September 2004 CPT Assistant Q&A discusses coding guidance for integumentary system surgery services, with emphasis on intralesional injection reporting and the distinction between lesions treated and the number of injections performed. It is relevant to coders, billers, and compliance staff working with outpatient and physician surgical coding. The article focuses on a narrow question-and-answer format tied to CPT guidance.

Why This Topic Matters

The article addresses a common reporting question that can affect coding accuracy and consistency for integumentary system procedures. It helps readers understand the scope of the guidance being discussed and determine whether the article is relevant to their coding workflow.

Article Sections

  1. September 2004 page 12a

    A brief introductory page reference leading into the coding consultation content.

  2. Coding Consultation: Questions and Answers

    A Q&A format discussion presenting a coding question and an AMA response related to integumentary system surgery coding.

  3. Question

    The specific reader question addressed in the consultation.

  4. AMA Comment

    The editorial response providing general guidance on the coding topic under discussion.

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  • The scope of the article’s Q&A guidance for integumentary system surgery coding.
  • How the consultation frames intralesional injection reporting at a high level.
  • What type of coding issue is being clarified in the article.
  • Which broad procedural context the article addresses.

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Medical billers
  • Coding educators
  • Compliance staff
  • Physician practice administrators

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