Surgery: Integumentary (January 2006)

January 2006 page 47a Integumentary, 14000, 14350 (Q&A) Question What is the appropriate code to report for the excision of a malignant lesion performed in addition to an adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement procedure (local flaps)? AMA Comment The adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangment procedures (local flaps), as described by codes 14000 - 14350 , are for the "excision (including lesion)." Therefore, the excision of the lesion, whether benign or malignant, is included with codes 14000 - 14350 and should not be reported separately. Integumentary, 14000, 14350 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 2006; January 2006 page 47a ...

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This premium article discusses a January 2006 CPT Assistant question and answer about integumentary surgery coding. It is intended for coders and billers who work with surgical procedure reporting in the CPT system and need to understand the scope of guidance related to adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement procedures. The article focuses on a specific coding scenario and explains the general relationship between lesion excision and the referenced procedure family.

Why This Topic Matters

Accurate understanding of this guidance helps avoid inconsistent reporting in integumentary surgery cases and supports correct CPT procedure selection for the scenario discussed.

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  1. January 2006 page 47a

    Introduces the issue discussed in the January 2006 CPT Assistant page and frames the integumentary surgery topic area.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article frames the coding question for integumentary surgery
  • What general guidance the article provides about adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement topics
  • How the January 2006 CPT Assistant item is organized around a specific coding scenario
  • The scope of the discussion within the CPT surgery integumentary section

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  • Billing staff
  • Compliance professionals
  • Physician practice managers

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