Surgery Integumentary System, 17000 (Q&A) (June 1999)

June 1999 page 10d Coding Consultation Surgery Integumentary System, 17000 (Q&A) Question Is there a code in CPT to report destruction of condolyoma in the perineal area? AMA Comment In this instance, it is appropriate to report the destruction, benign or premalignant lesions codes (17000-17004) depending on the number of lesions destroyed. Surgery Integumentary System, 17000 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 1999; June 1999 page 10d ...

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This short AMA CPT Assistant Q&A addresses an integumentary-system coding question and identifies the relevant CPT code family discussed in the response. It is useful for coders, auditors, and billing professionals who need to recognize when this guidance applies and understand the general coding topic covered by the consultation.

Why This Topic Matters

Even brief coding consultations can help readers locate the correct area of CPT guidance for a specific procedure question and determine whether the article is relevant to a current coding scenario.

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  1. Coding Consultation

    Introduces the coding question and the corresponding AMA comment addressing an integumentary-system procedure topic.

What You Will Learn

  • The general coding topic addressed by the consultation
  • Which CPT code family is discussed in connection with the procedure question
  • How this AMA Q&A is organized as a brief coding consultation piece
  • The type of professional guidance provided in CPT Assistant articles

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing staff
  • Compliance professionals
  • Physician office staff

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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