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.
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January 2006 page 47a
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