Medicine: Special Dermatological Procedures (August 2006)

August 2006 page 11b Medicine: Special Dermatological Procedures, 96900 (Q&A) Question If procedure code, 96900 , Actinotherapy (ultraviolet light) , is performed on different anatomical areas (eg, hand, foot) during the same session, would it be appropriate to report code 96900 twice? AMA Comment Code 96900 is reported once per session. Therefore, if actinotherapy is performed on different anatomical areas (eg, hand, foot), code 96900 should be reported one time only, regardless of the number of anatomical areas treated. Medicine: Special Dermatological Procedures, 96900 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 2006; August 2006 page 11b ...

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This short CPT Assistant article addresses a dermatology coding question in the Medicine section and explains general reporting guidance for a specific procedure when treatment involves more than one anatomical area during the same session. It is useful for coders, auditors, and dermatology billing staff who need to understand the article’s scope before reviewing the premium content.

Why This Topic Matters

Dermatology procedure reporting can vary by session, site, and documentation context, so this type of guidance helps professionals compare the article’s advice with their own coding policies and payer requirements.

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What You Will Learn

  • The article’s focus within special dermatological procedures.
  • The type of reporting question addressed in the Q&A format.
  • How the discussion relates to same-session treatment across anatomical areas.

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  • Medical coders
  • Dermatology billing staff
  • Compliance auditors
  • Physician documentation staff

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