Medicine: Special Dermatological Procedures (Q&A) (May 2013)

May 2013 page 12a Medicine: Special Dermatological Procedures Question: Would it be appropriate to report CPT code 96920 , Laser treatment for inflammatory skin disease (psoriasis); total area less than 250 sq cm , for a ProFractional-XCâ„¢ treatment (laser) for an inflammatory scar status post left lower lid and medical canthus facial reconstruction of an extensive Mohs defect; typically 3 laser sessions are involved? Answer: No. Codes 96920 - 96922 should not be used for treatment of inflammatory diseases other than psoriasis. Performance of this service for other diseases may be appropriately reported with the unlisted code 96999 , Unlisted special dermatological...

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Article Overview

This short Q&A article discusses CPT guidance for special dermatological procedures in a laser-treatment context. It is aimed at coders, billers, and dermatology practices reviewing how to categorize a service under CPT and when an unlisted dermatologic procedure code may be considered. The article provides a single coding question, a general answer, and a short note about related code-family applicability.

Why This Topic Matters

Dermatology and laser-procedure coding can be highly specific, and incorrect code-family selection can affect claim accuracy and compliance. This article helps readers quickly determine whether the topic is relevant to special dermatological procedure coding guidance.

What You Will Learn

  • The scope of a CPT Q&A on special dermatological procedures
  • How the article frames coding of a laser-treatment scenario
  • When the discussion turns to unlisted dermatologic procedure reporting
  • The general topic area covered by the coding guidance

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Dermatology billing staff
  • Physician practices
  • Compliance staff
  • Revenue cycle teams

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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