AMA CPT® Assistant - 2026 Issue 3 (March)
Questions and Answers
March 2026 page 30 Questions and Answers Surgery: Integumentary System Question: Would it be appropriate to report code 11102 for a tangential biopsy on the lower lip? Answer: Yes, it would be appropriate to report code 11102 , Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion . Surgery: Cardiovascular System Question: If embolization is performed for conditions involving the prostate, would it be appropriate to report code 37243 more than once if multiple arteries or sides are treated? Answer: No, the prostate is considered one surgical field. Therefore, when embolization is performed for the prostate, it is appropriate...
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Article Overview
This March 2026 questions-and-answers article reviews coding scenarios across several medical specialties, including surgery, radiology, medicine, and allergy testing. It is designed for coders, auditors, and clinical documentation staff who need to understand how the article addresses code reporting, add-on code use, operative-session issues, and documentation expectations in a general compliance context.
Why This Topic Matters
Articles like this help readers interpret specialty-specific coding questions and recognize when documentation, procedure context, or add-on reporting affects claim preparation. It is useful for teams that support accurate coding review and compliance across multiple departments.
Article Sections
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March 2026 page 30
Introductory page marker for the Q&A content.
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Surgery: Integumentary System
Questions on a procedure in the integumentary system and whether the reported code aligns with the clinical scenario.
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Surgery: Cardiovascular System
Discussion of embolization reporting in a prostate-related scenario and how procedure context affects code reporting.
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Surgery: Digestive System
Questions about reporting multiple digestive system procedures in the same operative session and related modifier use.
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Surgery: Urinary System
A urinary system scenario involving cystourethroscopy and stent placement reporting.
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Surgery: Nervous System
Comparison of an open spinal decompression approach with a percutaneous technique in a similar clinical setting.
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Surgery: Auditory System
A mastoid surgery scenario focused on whether the procedure type supports the reported code.
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Radiology: Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging)
Use of motion-based imaging reporting and the equipment and documentation context associated with it.
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Medicine: Cardiovascular
Use of echocardiography-related add-on services and documentation considerations for reporting them.
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Medicine: Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Comparison of different allergy testing techniques and how the article distinguishes among them.
What You Will Learn
- How the article addresses specialty-specific coding questions across surgery, radiology, medicine, and allergy testing.
- What kinds of documentation themes are discussed for operative, imaging, and diagnostic services.
- How the article frames add-on reporting and multiple-procedure scenarios in general terms.
- How the article compares different procedural approaches within similar clinical situations.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance staff
- Physician documentation specialists
- Revenue cycle teams
Codes Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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